How To Fix CNV_PE_POST838 - Building the undo transfer lists is excluded for area &1

CNV_PE_POST838 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE_POST -

• Message number: 838

• Message text: Building the undo transfer lists is excluded for area &1

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CNV_PE_POST838 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_PE_POST838 indicates that the system is unable to build the undo transfer lists for a specific area, which is denoted by &1. This error typically occurs during data migration processes, particularly when using the SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) or other data transfer tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The area specified may not be properly configured for the data transfer process.
  Data Integrity Problems: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the data in the source system that prevent the creation of undo transfer lists.
  Technical Restrictions: Certain areas may be excluded from the undo transfer process due to technical limitations or settings in the migration tool.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CNV_PE_POST838 error, consider the following steps:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the area specified in the error message.