How To Fix CNVMBTCHECK008 - &1| Structure &2 contains itself as parent

CNVMBTCHECK008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVMBTCHECK - Messages for PCL Checks

• Message number: 008

• Message text: &1| Structure &2 contains itself as parent

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CNVMBTCHECK008 - Details

• The SAP error message CNVMBTCHECK008 indicates that there is a structural issue in the data model where a structure is defined to contain itself as a parent. This typically occurs in the context of data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a structure (often a hierarchical structure) is incorrectly defined such that it references itself as a parent. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Data Model Definition: The structure may have been defined incorrectly in the configuration, leading to a circular reference.
  Data Mapping Issues: During the mapping of source data to the target structure, a mistake may have been made that causes the structure to reference itself.
  Configuration Errors: Errors in the configuration settings of the migration tool or the data model can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CNVMBTCHECK008 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Structure Definition: Check the definition