How To Fix CNV_PE189 - Interface 1 is not of type &1

CNV_PE189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE - General messages for posting engine

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Interface 1 is not of type &1

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CNV_PE189 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_PE189 typically indicates that there is a mismatch in the expected data type for a specific interface in a conversion or migration process. This error is often encountered during data migration activities, particularly when using SAP's data migration tools or during the execution of conversion programs.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Interface 1 is not of type &1" suggests that the system is expecting a certain data type for the interface but is receiving a different type. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being processed does not match the expected data type defined in the interface.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the migration tool or interface definition.
  Data Format Issues: The data being imported may not be formatted correctly, leading to type mismatches.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the migration tool or the source system may not be compatible with the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CNV_PE189