How To Fix CNV_PE_SEL039 - Preselection could not be started

CNV_PE_SEL039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE_SEL -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Preselection could not be started

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CNV_PE_SEL039 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_PE_SEL039: Preselection could not be started typically occurs in the context of data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools. This error indicates that the preselection process, which is a preliminary step in data migration, could not be initiated due to various reasons.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The migration project may not be properly configured. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the migration cockpit or the source system.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the migration may not have the necessary authorizations to start the preselection process.
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the data model that prevent the preselection from being executed.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or system performance issues.
  Missing Objects: Required objects (like tables, structures, or programs) may be missing or not properly activated in the system.
  
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