How To Fix CNV_PE500 - Several projects for the same embedded specification (&1) found

CNV_PE500 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE - General messages for posting engine

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Several projects for the same embedded specification (&1) found

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CNV_PE500 - Details

• The SAP error message "CNV_PE500 Several projects for the same embedded specification (&1) found" typically occurs during the execution of a data migration or conversion project, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools. This error indicates that there are multiple projects associated with the same embedded specification, which can lead to confusion or conflicts in the migration process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Projects: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple migration projects that reference the same embedded specification. This can happen if different teams or users create separate projects for the same data migration task without coordinating with each other.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the migration cockpit or the underlying data model that lead to the system not being able to determine which project to use.
  Data Consistency: Inconsistent or duplicate entries in the project management tables can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Projects: