How To Fix CNV_20000166 - Consolidation (EC-CS) is in use

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20000 - Messages for fiscal year change

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Consolidation (EC-CS) is in use

Consolidation is in Use
This checkpoint is relevant for both org.-dependent and in-dependent
conversion.
Consolidation means creating consolidated fiscal statements for a group
of companies based on the financial statements of the individual
subsidiaries. The relevant SAP components is EC-CS.
Background:
For Org-Independent conversion:
In consolidation, it is possible that sometimes consolidation tables
receive data from external system.
In this case there might occur problems converting tables related to
consolidation.
For Org-dependent conversion:
The consolidation data is structured by companies and business areas;
org. delimitation in our specific sense (by KOKRS, BUKRS, WERKS and so
on) is not possible. Consequently, the default setting is that these
tables do not participate in the fiscal year conversion.
Alternatively, you can decide that everything should be converted if it
is clear that all data in the consolidation tables belongs to the
participating company codes.
The following tables are relevant:
- All tables for which the recommended conversion routine is
FY_KONS_GJAHR*
- Tables whose IDs start with FILC* or ECM*, and table GLT2.
How to Proceed:
If this check ends successfully ( status GREEN ), no action is required.
If this check ends with warning ( status YELLOW ), following actions can
be performed.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

<ZU>For Org-Independent conversion:</>
In consolidation it is possible that sometimes consolidation tables
receive data from external system. If this is <ZH>not </>the case tables
must be included in the conversion; this is done in activity "
<ZK>Consider Analysis Results</>' else <ZH><ZK>we recommend that you
contact SAP for support at an early stage of the project by creating a
ticket using component CA-LT</></>.
<ZU>For Org-dependent conversion:</>
If everything in these tables is meant to be covered by the conversion,
the tables must be included in the conversion; this is done in activity
"<ZK>Consider Analysis Results</>".
If you do not want to convert everything or exclude the tables, but
delimitation by org. units should take place for these tables, <ZH>
<ZK>we recommend that you contact SAP for support at an early stage of
the project by creating a ticket using component CA-LT</></>. The
ticket should contain the activities and task that you use in
consolidation. Below is the list of activities and tasks present in
consolidation:
a) Data Monitor
b) Manual data entry
c) Consolidation Monitor
d) Flexible upload function
e) Currency translation in
consolidation
f) Consolidation of investment task
g) Manual posting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20000166 - Consolidation (EC-CS) is in use ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20000166 indicates that the Consolidation (EC-CS) functionality is currently in use, which can prevent certain operations from being performed. This error typically arises during data migration or when trying to execute certain transactions that conflict with the active consolidation processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Active Consolidation Process: The error occurs when there is an ongoing consolidation process in the system. This could be due to:
  
  A consolidation run that is currently being executed.
  A lock on the consolidation tables that prevents other operations from proceeding.
  
  
  
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in such a way that certain operations are restricted while consolidation is active.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Processes:
  
  Verify if there are any active consolidation processes running in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes (like EC-CS or SAC) to see if any consolidation jobs are currently in progress.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion:
  
  If a consolidation process is running, you may need to wait for it to complete before attempting the operation again.
  
  
  
  Terminate the Process:
  
  If you determine that the consolidation process is stuck or needs to be terminated, you can use transaction codes like SM37 to monitor and, if necessary, cancel the job.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the relevant tables. If you find locks that are preventing your operation, you may need to unlock them, but be cautious as this can affect ongoing processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to EC-CS and the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as EC-CS, SM37, and SM12 for monitoring and managing consolidation processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for patches or updates that may address the issue.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.