How To Fix DMCLG494 - Receiver container of mig. objects '&1' and '&2' are equal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMCLG - DMC Tool Development

• Message number: 494

• Message text: Receiver container of mig. objects '&1' and '&2' are equal

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMCLG494 - Receiver container of mig. objects '&1' and '&2' are equal ?

  The SAP error message DMCLG494 indicates that there is an issue with the migration objects in the Data Migration Cockpit (DMC) where the receiver containers for the migration objects are the same. This typically occurs when you are trying to migrate data and the system detects that the source and target (receiver) containers are identical, which is not allowed in the migration process.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to migrate data from one object to itself, which is not a valid operation.
  The configuration of the migration objects is incorrect, leading to the same source and target being specified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Migration Object Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the migration objects in the Data Migration Cockpit.
  Ensure that the source and target containers are correctly defined and that they are not pointing to the same object.
  
  
  
  Modify the Migration Plan:
  
  If you are using a migration plan, ensure that the plan correctly specifies different source and target containers.
  Adjust the mapping to ensure that the data is being migrated to a different target.
  
  
  
  Review Data Mapping:
  
  Check the data mapping settings to ensure that the fields are correctly mapped from the source to the target.
  Make sure that the target container is set to a valid and different object.
  
  
  
  Test Migration:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test migration to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for the Data Migration Cockpit for specific guidelines on configuring migration objects and troubleshooting common errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMCLG494 error and successfully complete your data migration process.