How To Fix CNV_PE140 - Interface types do not match

CNV_PE140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE - General messages for posting engine

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Interface types do not match

<ZH>&CAUSE&</>
Trying to check the type of interface with ID &V1& found out that the
desired interface type &V2& does <ZH>not </>match the existing interface
type &V3&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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CNV_PE140 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_PE140: Interface types do not match typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other data migration tools. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected data types of the source and target fields in the interface.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The source data type does not match the target data type. For example, a source field might be defined as a string, while the target field is defined as an integer.
  Field Length Issues: The length of the data in the source field exceeds the maximum length defined for the target field.
  Incompatible Structures: The structure of the data being migrated does not align with the expected structure in the target system.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the migration settings or mapping can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types of the source and target