Message type: E = Error
Message class:  CNVHCM_PRESEL - TDMS4HCM: Messages for Object Selection 
Message number: 142
Message text: Specify a valid type for the cluster restriction in step &1
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The SAP error message CNVHCM_PRESEL142 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of cluster restrictions in a specific step of a process, likely related to data migration or conversion in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error typically arises when the system expects a valid type for the cluster restriction but does not find one.
Cause: Invalid Configuration: The cluster restriction type specified in the configuration is either missing or incorrectly defined. Data Migration Issues: If you are performing data migration, the mapping or transformation rules may not be set up correctly. Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling the cluster restrictions properly.
Solution: Check Configuration: Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system where the cluster restrictions are defined. Ensure that a valid type is specified for the cluster restriction in the step indicated by the error message. Review Migration Settings: If this error occurs during a
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