How To Fix IU761 - Table &: ICNV state is incorrect and ICNV cannot be finished

IU761 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IU - Incremental Conversion (ICNV)

• Message number: 761

• Message text: Table &: ICNV state is incorrect and ICNV cannot be finished

What causes this issue?

A table that is being incrementally converted is in an unexpected
state. This may be because the system failed to initialize this table
in the ICNV and this error has not been corrected yet.

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?

Call transaction ICNV and try to correct the tables that contain
errors. Once the ICNV indicates that all the tables contain no errors,
you can repeat the upgrade phase.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IU761 - Table &: ICNV state is incorrect and ICNV cannot be finished ?

  The SAP error message IU761, which states "Table &: ICNV state is incorrect and ICNV cannot be finished," typically relates to issues with the Inventory Conversion (ICNV) process in SAP. This error can occur during the conversion of inventory data, often when there are inconsistencies or issues with the state of the data in the relevant tables.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: The error may arise due to inconsistencies in the data that is being processed. This could be due to incomplete transactions or incorrect data entries.
  Locked Entries: If there are entries in the ICNV table that are locked or being processed by another transaction, it can lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the inventory management module can also lead to this error.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, bugs in the SAP system or specific patches that have not been applied can cause this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Review the data in the relevant tables