How To Fix CNV_PE_POST817 - Jobs cannot be released; target information missing

CNV_PE_POST817 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE_POST -

• Message number: 817

• Message text: Jobs cannot be released; target information missing

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CNV_PE_POST817 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_PE_POST817 indicates that jobs cannot be released because target information is missing. This error typically occurs in the context of data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's Conversion Tools or during the execution of a project that involves data transfer.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following issues:
  
  
  Missing Target Information: The target system or target structure for the data migration is not defined or is incomplete. This could mean that the target fields or tables are not properly mapped or specified.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not correctly set up in the SAP system, leading to the inability to identify where the data should be sent.
  
  
  Incomplete Data Mapping: The mapping between source and target data structures may not be fully defined, which can prevent the job from being released.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not