How To Fix CNV_PE279 - Worklist item could not be overwritten (OVERWRITE error)

CNV_PE279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE - General messages for posting engine

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Worklist item could not be overwritten (OVERWRITE error)

What causes this issue?

The worklist item with key <ZH>&V1&</> could <ZH>not </>be overwritten
due to an error.

System Response

Error: <ZH>&V2&</>

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CNV_PE279 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_PE279 indicates that a worklist item could not be overwritten due to an "OVERWRITE error." This error typically occurs in the context of data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's tools for data transfer, such as the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other data migration solutions.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise from several potential issues, including:
  
  
  Data Locking: The worklist item you are trying to overwrite may be locked by another process or user. This can happen if the item is currently being processed or if there are open transactions that are preventing changes.
  
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: There may be constraints in the database that prevent the overwriting of the worklist item. This could be due to foreign key relationships, unique constraints, or other integrity rules.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the migration or conversion process may not allow for overwriting existing entries.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to