How To Fix CNV_20000278 - Convert number range objects RF_BELEG and FAGL_DOCNR

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20000 - Messages for fiscal year change

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Convert number range objects RF_BELEG and FAGL_DOCNR

What causes this issue?

During the fiscal year analysis, the check <ZK>Number range conflict in
non-leading ledgers</> returned a warning message. You can view the
results of this check in the logs of the activity <ZH>Start Fiscal Year
Analysis</>. For more information, see
<DS:NA.CNV_20000187>Check: Number range conflict in non-leading ledgers
</>)
If you only want to convert number range object FAGL_DOCNR and RF_BELEG,
choose the option Convert number range objects RF BELEG and FAGL DOCNR
(adjustments will be required if conflicts exist)

How to fix this error?

You must choose the relevant option if you want to convert number range
object FAGL_DOCNR and RF_BELEG in activity <ZK>Number Range Adjustment.
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The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20000278 - Convert number range objects RF_BELEG and FAGL_DOCNR ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20000278 typically occurs during the data migration process, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other data migration tools. This error is related to the conversion of number range objects, specifically for the objects RF_BELEG (Document Number) and FAGL_DOCNR (General Ledger Document Number).
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Number Range Overlap: There may be an overlap in the number ranges defined for the document types in the source and target systems. This can lead to conflicts when trying to convert or migrate data.
  
  
  Missing Number Ranges: The required number ranges for the specified objects may not be defined in the target system, or they may not be properly configured.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The data being migrated may contain inconsistencies or invalid entries that do not conform to the expected number range formats.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user performing the migration may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CNV_20000278 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO to check the number range objects RF_BELEG and FAGL_DOCNR.
  Ensure that the number ranges are correctly defined and do not overlap with existing ranges in the target system.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Number Ranges:
  
  If the required number ranges are missing, create them in the target system using transaction code SNRO.
  Make sure to define the intervals correctly to avoid overlaps.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Review the data being migrated for any inconsistencies or invalid entries.
  Ensure that the document numbers fall within the defined number ranges.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user performing the migration has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the number range objects.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Migration:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the migration process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  Migration Cockpit Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the Migration Cockpit for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CNV_20000278 error during your SAP data migration process.