How To Fix CONV137 - Family tables are not currently supported

CONV137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONV - Messages in Connection with the Converter

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Family tables are not currently supported

What causes this issue?

During conversion several files were created from an single part file.
These cannot be managed by the current SAP System. For this reason,
only one of these files was randomly selected for check-in.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONV137 - Family tables are not currently supported ?

  The SAP error message CONV137: Family tables are not currently supported typically occurs when there is an attempt to use family tables in a context where they are not supported. Family tables are a feature in some CAD systems (like PTC Creo) that allow for the management of variations of a part or assembly. In the context of SAP, this error can arise during the import or processing of CAD data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported CAD Features: The CAD model being imported or processed contains family tables, which are not supported by the SAP system or the specific integration being used.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the SAP system or the integration with the CAD system may not be set up to handle family tables.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the versions of the CAD software and the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Remove Family Tables: If possible, modify the CAD model to remove family tables before