How To Fix UGMD8128 - Conversion unnecessary; the existing table has no data

UGMD8128 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD8 - Change Management

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Conversion unnecessary; the existing table has no data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD8128 - Conversion unnecessary; the existing table has no data ?

  The SAP error message UGMD8128, which states "Conversion unnecessary; the existing table has no data," typically occurs in the context of data conversion processes, particularly when working with data migration or data transfer activities in SAP systems. This message indicates that the system has detected that the target table is empty, and therefore, no conversion is needed.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Empty Target Table: The primary cause of this error is that the target table where data is supposed to be converted or migrated is currently empty. This can happen if the data migration process has not been executed yet or if the data was not loaded into the table.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data transfer settings or the mapping of fields, leading to the system not recognizing any data to convert.
  
  
  Data Source Issues: The source from which data is being pulled may not have any records, or there may be