How To Fix CNV_OR_PE_GEN004 - Table &1 already has data; adjustment is not possible

CNV_OR_PE_GEN004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_OR_PE_GEN - Messages for generation functions

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Table &1 already has data; adjustment is not possible

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CNV_OR_PE_GEN004 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_OR_PE_GEN004 indicates that a specific table (denoted as &1) already contains data, which prevents the adjustment or operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's Conversion Tools or during the execution of certain programs that modify or adjust data in specific tables.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Data: The primary cause of this error is that the target table already has data in it, which conflicts with the operation you are trying to perform (e.g., inserting or adjusting data).
  Incorrect Sequence of Operations: The operation may be executed in the wrong sequence, where the table should be empty before the adjustment.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not aligned with the expected state of the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Contents: Verify the contents of the table specified in the error message. If it contains data that should not be there,