How To Fix CNV_20100169 - Posting period variant &1 is also used by non-participating CoCd &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20100 - Messageclass for chart of account conversion

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Posting period variant &1 is also used by non-participating CoCd &2

What causes this issue?

The system found that the posting period variant &V1& is also used by
company code &V2&. However company code &V2& does not participate in the
conversion.

System Response

For this reason, it is not possible to convert the values for allowed
posting periods (table T001B, transaction OB52) automatically, and the
system excludes this table from the conversion.

How to fix this error?

After the conversion, check the open posting periods for logical
correctness using transaction OB52.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20100169 - Posting period variant &1 is also used by non-participating CoCd &2 ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20100169 indicates that there is a conflict with the posting period variant being used in a financial transaction. Specifically, it suggests that the posting period variant you are trying to use is also assigned to a company code (CoCd) that is not participating in the current transaction or process.
  Cause:
  
  Posting Period Variant Assignment: The posting period variant is assigned to multiple company codes, and one of those company codes is not included in the current transaction or process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the assignment of posting period variants to company codes, leading to conflicts when trying to post transactions.
  Data Migration or Conversion: This error often occurs during data migration or conversion processes, where multiple company codes are involved, and the system is trying to validate the posting periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Period Variant Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: OB29) and check the assignment of posting period variants to company codes.
  Ensure that the posting period variant you are trying to use is only assigned to the relevant participating company codes.
  
  
  
  Modify Company Code Settings:
  
  If the non-participating company code should not be using the same posting period variant, consider creating a new posting period variant specifically for that company code or reassigning the existing one.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Context:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute is intended for the correct company code and that it is set up to use the appropriate posting period variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not occur again and that transactions can be posted successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB29 (Define Posting Period Variants)
  OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error CNV_20100169 and ensure that your posting periods are correctly configured for the participating company codes.