How To Fix CNV_20100228 - CoA &1 is group chart of accounts for CoA &2 (not in use)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 228

• Message text: CoA &1 is group chart of accounts for CoA &2 (not in use)

What causes this issue?

The program found that you want to rename or restructure the group chart
of accounts &V1&.

System Response

A check showed that chart of account &V2& uses chart of accounts &V1& as
its group chart of account.
Furthermore the program found that the chart of accounts &V2& is not
used in any company code, neither as operative chart of accounts nor as
country-specific chart of accounts.

How to fix this error?

Information

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20100228 - CoA &1 is group chart of accounts for CoA &2 (not in use) ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20100228 indicates that there is an issue related to the Chart of Accounts (CoA) configuration in your SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the CoA you are trying to use is a group chart of accounts for another CoA that is not currently in use.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The error typically arises when there is a mismatch in the configuration of the Chart of Accounts. The system expects a certain CoA to be in use, but it is not activated or configured correctly.
  Data Migration Issues: This error can also occur during data migration processes, where the system is trying to map or convert data from one CoA to another, and the expected CoA is not set up properly.
  Inactive CoA: The CoA that is supposed to be used may not be active or may not have been assigned to the company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check CoA Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or use the menu path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare for Migration > Define Chart of Accounts).
  Verify that the CoA you are trying to use is correctly configured and active.
  Ensure that the group chart of accounts is properly assigned to the relevant company codes.
  
  
  
  Assign CoA to Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the CoA is assigned to the company code you are working with. You can do this in the same configuration area (OBY6).
  If the CoA is not assigned, you will need to assign it to the company code.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Settings:
  
  If this error occurs during a data migration process, review the migration settings and mappings to ensure that the correct CoA is being referenced.
  Make sure that the source and target CoAs are correctly defined in the migration tool you are using.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the error message CNV_20100228 for additional context or specific instructions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and assignments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like OBY6 for CoA configuration and OBD2 for assigning CoA to company codes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error is resolved and that the CoA functions as expected in your financial processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CNV_20100228 and ensure that your Chart of Accounts is correctly configured and in use.