How To Fix CNV_PE233 - Worklist item is already scheduled for background processing

CNV_PE233 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE - General messages for posting engine

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Worklist item is already scheduled for background processing

What causes this issue?

Worklist item <ZH>&V1&</> (ID: <ZH>&V2&</>) is already scheduled for
batch processing with batch job <ZH>&V3&</><ZH> (ID: &V4&)</>.

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?

Item must <ZH>not </>be changed as long as the batch job is <ZH>not
</>finished.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CNV_PE233 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_PE233 indicates that a worklist item is already scheduled for background processing. This typically occurs in the context of data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A worklist item has already been scheduled for execution in the background, and an attempt is made to schedule it again.
  There may be a timing issue where the same item is being processed multiple times due to user actions or system behavior.
  The system may not have completed the previous processing of the worklist item, leading to a conflict.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CNV_PE233 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check if the worklist item is already being processed in the background.
  Look for jobs related to the specific worklist item and see their status (e.g., Running, Finished, Canceled).
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion:
  
  If the job is