How To Fix CNV_PE278 - Worklist item successfully overwritten/replaced in worklist

CNV_PE278 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE - General messages for posting engine

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Worklist item successfully overwritten/replaced in worklist

What causes this issue?

The worklist item with key <ZH>&V1&</> was successfully overwritten.
This means that all available data and settings are now replaced and the
status of the worklist item is reset.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CNV_PE278 - Details

• The SAP error message "CNV_PE278 Worklist item successfully overwritten/replaced in worklist" typically occurs in the context of data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools. This message indicates that an existing worklist item has been successfully replaced or overwritten by a new entry.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The error often arises when there are duplicate entries in the worklist. When a new entry is created that matches an existing one, the system replaces the old entry with the new one.
  Data Migration Process: During data migration, if the same data is being processed multiple times, the system may overwrite previous entries to ensure that the most current data is reflected.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the migration tool that dictate how duplicates are handled, leading to overwriting behavior.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Worklist Entries: Check the worklist for duplicate entries. If duplicates are not intended, ensure that the