How To Fix CNV20201008 - Number range simulation: Limited to fiscal year &1

CNV20201008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV20201 -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Number range simulation: Limited to fiscal year &1

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CNV20201008 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV20201008, which states "Number range simulation: Limited to fiscal year &1," typically occurs during the simulation of number ranges in the context of a conversion or migration project. This error indicates that the number range simulation is restricted to a specific fiscal year, which can lead to issues if the simulation is expected to cover a broader range of data or fiscal years.
  
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Limitation: The error is primarily caused by the configuration of number ranges that are limited to a specific fiscal year. This can happen if the number range object is set up to only allow entries for that particular fiscal year.
  
  Configuration Issues: The number range settings in the system may not be correctly configured to allow for the desired range of values or fiscal years.
  Data Migration Context: During data migration or conversion processes, if the number range is not properly defined to accommodate