How To Fix CNVMBTCHECK017 - &1| Next structure definition is wrong and might cause an endless-loop

CNVMBTCHECK017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVMBTCHECK - Messages for PCL Checks

• Message number: 017

• Message text: &1| Next structure definition is wrong and might cause an endless-loop

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CNVMBTCHECK017 - Details

• The SAP error message CNVMBTCHECK017 indicates that there is an issue with the structure definition in a conversion or migration process, which could potentially lead to an endless loop during data processing. This error typically arises in the context of data migration projects, especially when using tools like SAP's Migration Cockpit or other data transfer methods.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by an incorrect or incomplete definition of the structure in the migration or conversion program. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of fields between the source and target structures may not be correctly defined.
  Circular References: There may be circular references in the structure definitions that can lead to infinite loops during processing.
  Missing Fields: Required fields in the target structure may be missing or incorrectly defined.
  Data Type Mismatches: Incompatibilities between data types in the source and target structures can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CNVMBTCHECK017 error, you can take