How To Fix CNV_PE_UI185 - Repetitive foreign table is not allowed

CNV_PE_UI185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE_UI -

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Repetitive foreign table is not allowed

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CNV_PE_UI185 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_PE_UI185 indicates that a repetitive foreign table is not allowed in the context of a data migration or conversion process. This error typically arises during the execution of a data migration project, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Data Structure Issues: The data model being used may have foreign key relationships that are not properly defined or are repetitive, leading to conflicts during the migration process.
  Configuration Errors: The configuration settings in the migration cockpit or the data mapping may not be set up correctly, causing the system to interpret the foreign tables incorrectly.
  Duplicate Entries: There may be duplicate entries in the source data that are causing the system to see repetitive foreign tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CNV_PE_UI185 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Data Model: Review the data model and ensure that