How To Fix CNV20551126 - Retail ref.plant &1 (in CoCd &2) to be deleted, but VKORG=&3,VTWEG=&4 not

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV20551 - message for package 20551 (company code delete)

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Retail ref.plant &1 (in CoCd &2) to be deleted, but VKORG=&3,VTWEG=&4 not

What causes this issue?

Retail reference site &V1& of type store will be deleted.
However sales organization &V3& (and distribution channel &V4&), which
refers to retail reference site &V1& in table TVKOV, will not be
deleted!!

System Response

Error

How to fix this error?

Check if the reference is actually in use.
Check if another retail reference site could be used instead, and which
additional steps would be required to change the reference. It may be
necessary to ask a Retail specialist for support in finding a solution.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV20551126 - Retail ref.plant &1 (in CoCd &2) to be deleted, but VKORG=&3,VTWEG=&4 not ?

  The SAP error message CNV20551126 typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when dealing with retail data in the context of SAP S/4HANA or SAP ERP systems. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the reference plant and the sales organization/distribution channel configuration.
  Cause:
  The error message CNV20551126 is triggered when:
  
  A reference plant (identified by &1) is set to be deleted in the company code (CoCd &2), but there are still active sales organization (VKORG &3) and distribution channel (VTWEG &4) assignments that reference this plant.
  This situation often arises during data migration or when attempting to clean up master data, where the system detects that the plant cannot be deleted because it is still linked to sales processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Sales Organization and Distribution Channel Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like OVX5 (for sales organization) and OVX6 (for distribution channel) to check if the reference plant is still assigned to any sales organization or distribution channel.
  If there are assignments, you will need to either remove these assignments or ensure that they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Remove or Update Assignments:
  
  If the assignments are no longer required, you can delete them using the appropriate configuration transactions.
  If the assignments are still needed, consider updating the reference plant instead of deleting it.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Considerations:
  
  If this error occurs during a data migration process, ensure that the migration logic accounts for existing dependencies and relationships between plants, sales organizations, and distribution channels.
  Review the migration mapping and ensure that all necessary data is correctly migrated before attempting to delete any entities.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to data migration and the specific error message for additional guidance and best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the deletion of the reference plant does not adversely affect other processes or data integrity.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing sales organizations and distribution channels, such as OVX5, OVX6, and OVX7.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  Data Consistency: Always ensure data consistency across related master data objects in SAP to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNV20551126 error and successfully manage your retail reference plant data.