How To Fix CNV_10520006 - Foreign currency valuation is NOT in use, conversion fields stay inactive

CNV_10520006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_10520 - Conversion module of FI-CA FIKEY-logic

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Foreign currency valuation is NOT in use, conversion fields stay inactive

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CNV_10520006 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_10520006 indicates that foreign currency valuation is not activated in the system, which leads to the conversion fields remaining inactive. This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  
  Foreign Currency Valuation Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the foreign currency valuation feature is not enabled in the system settings. This can happen if the company code or controlling area is not set up to use foreign currency valuation.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings that prevent the system from recognizing foreign currency valuation.
  Data Migration Settings: If you are using a migration tool, the settings may not be correctly configured to handle foreign currency valuation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Foreign Currency Valuation:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Currencies