How To Fix CNV_PE298 - Customizing entry is modified and is not overwritten (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE - General messages for posting engine

• Message number: 298

• Message text: Customizing entry is modified and is not overwritten (see long text)

What causes this issue?

The system found that the existing Customizing entry (see context for
details) was manually modified by the user.

System Response

Therefore the current execution of <ZK>Read Relevant Customizing</> does
not overwrite this already existing and modified entry.

How to fix this error?

Check if this behavior suits your requirements:
If yes, no further action is required
If no, go to the respective troubleshooting activity of this activity
<ZK>Read Relevant Customizing</> and re-read the Customizing for this
area &V1&. This will first delete all given entries for this area, then
re-read the Customizing from scratch.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_PE298 - Customizing entry is modified and is not overwritten (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message CNV_PE298 indicates that a customizing entry has been modified and is not being overwritten during a conversion or migration process. This typically occurs in the context of data migration or system conversion, where the system attempts to apply new settings or data but finds that existing entries have been altered.
  Cause:
  
  Custom Modifications: The customizing entry in question has been modified after the original configuration was set up. This could be due to manual changes made by users or through other processes.
  Data Migration: During a data migration or system upgrade, the system tries to apply new settings that conflict with existing customized entries.
  Transport Requests: If the customizing entries were transported from another system, they may have been modified in the target system, leading to conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Customizations: Check the customizing entries that are causing the error. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction in SAP and reviewing the settings.
  Decide on Overwrite: Determine whether the new settings should overwrite the existing customizations. If the new settings are preferred, you may need to manually delete or adjust the existing entries.
  Adjust Migration Settings: If you are using a migration tool or program, check its settings to see if there are options to handle existing customizations (e.g., skip, overwrite, or log).
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the long text of the error message for specific guidance related to your scenario. This may provide additional context or steps to resolve the issue.
  Backup: Before making any changes, ensure that you have a backup of the current settings to prevent data loss.
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the migration or conversion process in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes in production.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the CNV_PE298 error for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific migration or conversion tool you are using, as it may have specific instructions for handling customizing entries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CNV_PE298 error and implement a suitable solution.