How To Fix CNV_PE_PCL017 - Subactivities cannot be created; activity session ID is missing

CNV_PE_PCL017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE_PCL - Messages for PE<->PCL interaction

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Subactivities cannot be created; activity session ID is missing

What causes this issue?

PCL subactivities cannot be created. Session ID of a PCL activity &V1&
is missing.
PCL subactivity name (if available): &V2&

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_PE_PCL017 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_PE_PCL017 indicates that subactivities cannot be created because the activity session ID is missing. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Missing Activity Session ID: The system requires an activity session ID to create subactivities, and if this ID is not provided or is missing, the error will occur.
  Session Not Initialized: The activity session may not have been properly initialized or created before attempting to create subactivities.
  Authorization Issues: There may be insufficient authorizations for the user trying to create the subactivities, leading to the inability to access or create the necessary session ID.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the migration tool itself.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following