How To Fix CNV_20100189 - Display alternative acctNo switched on for account groups of CoA &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Display alternative acctNo switched on for account groups of CoA &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20100189 - Display alternative acctNo switched on for account groups of CoA &1 ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20100189 indicates that the display of alternative account numbers has been switched on for account groups in the Chart of Accounts (CoA) specified by &1. This message typically arises during data migration or when configuring account groups in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by the following:
  
  Configuration Settings: The account group in question has been configured to allow the display of alternative account numbers, but there may be inconsistencies or issues with the configuration.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system, the alternative account number settings may not align with the current configuration in SAP.
  Missing Authorizations: Users may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the alternative account numbers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBD4 (for account group configuration).
  Verify the settings for the account group specified in the error message. Ensure that the alternative account number settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration Settings:
  
  If this error occurs during data migration, review the mapping and transformation rules to ensure that they are correctly set up to handle alternative account numbers.
  Ensure that the data being migrated complies with the current configuration in SAP.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to view and manage alternative account numbers. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBD4 for account group configuration and OBD2 for managing the Chart of Accounts.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CNV_20100189 for any known issues or fixes.
  Data Migration Tools: If you are using SAP's data migration tools (like LSMW or SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit), ensure that the settings for alternative account numbers are correctly configured in the migration project.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message CNV_20100189.