How To Fix CNV_PE_CHECK_V2034 - Field &1: Foreign key literal &2 is not compatible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE_CHECK_V2 - Check Messages (Version 2020)

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Field &1: Foreign key literal &2 is not compatible

What causes this issue?

Literal &V2& is <ZH>not</> compatible with the format of the field &V1&.
The reason could be that the entered value is longer than the length of
the dictionary type of the field.
Another reason could be a type conflict, for example, the entered value
has characters<(>,<)> but the parameter type allows only numerals.

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?

Check the format of the table field. Adjust the entered value so that it
fulfils the conditions of the field format.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_PE_CHECK_V2034 - Field &1: Foreign key literal &2 is not compatible ?

  The SAP error message CNV_PE_CHECK_V2034 indicates that there is a foreign key constraint issue in your data migration or conversion process. Specifically, the error message states that a field (denoted by &1) has a foreign key literal (denoted by &2) that is not compatible with the expected values in the target table.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Incompatibility: The value being inserted or updated in the field does not match any of the values in the referenced foreign key table. This could be due to:
  
  Missing records in the foreign key table.
  Incorrect data types or formats.
  Data that does not adhere to the defined constraints.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from one system to another, there may be discrepancies in the data model or data integrity between the source and target systems.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The foreign key relationship may not be correctly defined in the target system, leading to mismatches.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Foreign Key Table: Verify that the foreign key table contains the expected values. Ensure that the value you are trying to insert or update exists in the foreign key table.
  
  
  Data Validation: Before performing the migration or update, validate the data to ensure that all foreign key references are correct and that there are no missing or incorrect values.
  
  
  Adjust Data: If you find that the foreign key values are incorrect or missing, you may need to adjust your data accordingly. This could involve:
  
  Adding missing records to the foreign key table.
  Correcting any data format issues.
  Ensuring that the data being migrated matches the expected values in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the foreign key relationships in the target system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table definitions and foreign key relationships.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration or conversion process you are undertaking.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the specific error message or the data migration process you are using. SAP Notes often provide additional context or solutions for known issues.
  Data Migration Tools: If you are using specific tools for data migration (like SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or LSMW), refer to their documentation for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  Testing: Always perform testing in a development or quality assurance environment before executing data migrations in production to catch any issues early.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CNV_PE_CHECK_V2034 error and implement a solution to resolve it.