OATM Migration utility fails LONG column

Execute Migration Commands
Migration processes for tables with LONG and LONG RAW columns don't start in the background.
No log is generated.
In FNDTSMIG.log I found "sh: syntax error at line 1: `(' unexpected "
Any ideas ?

Hi,
See if this doc is helpful
Running OATM Migration Utility Fails With "sh: syntax error at line 1: `(' unexpected " [ID 552302.1]
Regards
Yoonas

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