How To Fix CNV20200057 - Business place &1 &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV20200 - Messages for development class CNV_20200

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Business place &1 &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV20200057 - Business place &1 &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CNV20200057 indicates that a specific business place (or business location) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's Conversion Tools or during the implementation of SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Business Place: The business place specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect data being imported or migrated.
  The business place not being created in the system prior to the migration.
  Typographical errors in the business place identifier.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The business place may not be properly configured in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  
  
  Data Mapping Issues: During data migration, the mapping of business places from the legacy system to the SAP system may not have been done correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Business Place: Check the business place identifiers in the system to ensure that they exist. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the configuration of business places.
  Ensure that the business place is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Correct Data: If the business place does not exist, you may need to create it in the system. This can be done through the configuration settings or by using the appropriate transaction codes.
  
  
  Review Migration Data: If you are migrating data, review the source data to ensure that the business place identifiers are correct and match those in the target SAP system.
  
  
  Adjust Mapping: If there are mapping issues, adjust the mapping in your migration tool or process to ensure that the correct business places are referenced.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration or conversion process you are using. There may be specific guidelines or prerequisites that need to be followed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 for business place configuration, SPRO for accessing the SAP Reference IMG, and others that may be relevant to your specific SAP version.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message CNV20200057 for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions related to similar issues, as other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.