How To Fix CNV_20000152 - Fiscal year conversion for plant & was selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20000 - Messages for fiscal year change

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Fiscal year conversion for plant & was selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20000152 - Fiscal year conversion for plant & was selected ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20000152 typically occurs during the fiscal year conversion process in SAP, particularly when dealing with plant-specific data. This error indicates that the fiscal year conversion for a specific plant has been selected, but there may be issues or prerequisites that need to be addressed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant for the plant may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the plant that prevent the conversion from proceeding.
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the conversion may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Incomplete Setup: The setup for the fiscal year conversion process may not be complete, such as missing entries in the configuration tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the fiscal year variant for the plant is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OB29).
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the relevant company code and plant.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the data for the plant to ensure there are no inconsistencies or missing entries that could affect the conversion process.
  Check for any open periods or transactions that may need to be closed or completed before proceeding with the conversion.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the conversion has the necessary authorizations. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or notes related to fiscal year conversion for any specific prerequisites or steps that need to be followed.
  
  
  
  Run the Conversion Again:
  
  After addressing the above points, attempt to run the fiscal year conversion process again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to fiscal year-end processes, such as:
  
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variants
  OB37: Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code
  CJ8G: Project System: Fiscal Year Change
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.