How To Fix CNV_OT_APPL_PE034 - Field symbol assignment for field &1 failed

CNV_OT_APPL_PE034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_OT_APPL_PE - Messages for application specific functions

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Field symbol assignment for field &1 failed

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CNV_OT_APPL_PE034 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_OT_APPL_PE034 with the description "Field symbol assignment for field &1 failed" typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other data transfer tools. This error indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a field symbol to a specific field in the data structure, which can be caused by various factors.
  Causes:
  
  Data Structure Mismatch: The field symbol is trying to reference a field that does not exist in the target structure or has a different data type.
  Field Length Issues: The length of the data being assigned to the field may exceed the defined length of the target field.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of source fields to target fields may be incorrect, leading to an attempt to assign a field symbol to a non-existent field.
  Data Type Incompatibility: The data type of the source field may not be compatible