How To Fix CNV20380000 - &1=&2 cannot be processed. Controlling Area information is missing

CNV20380000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV20380 - Messages for Development class CNV_20380

• Message number: 000

• Message text: &1=&2 cannot be processed. Controlling Area information is missing

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CNV20380000 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV20380000 indicates that there is a problem related to the controlling area in the context of a conversion or migration process. The message typically states that a specific entity (like a cost center, internal order, etc.) cannot be processed because the controlling area information is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Controlling Area: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find the controlling area associated with the entity you are trying to process. This could be due to:
  
  The controlling area not being defined in the system.
  The entity (e.g., cost center, internal order) not being assigned to a controlling area.
  Data inconsistencies or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area settings or in the migration settings that are causing the system to not recognize the controlling area.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If this error occurs during a data migration process, it could