How To Fix CNV_20100256 - &1 and &2 have different cost centers in controlling area &3

CNV_20100256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 256

• Message text: &1 and &2 have different cost centers in controlling area &3

What causes this issue?

Cost elements &V1& and &V2& have different cost center assignments
(table CSKB, field KOSTL) in controlling area &V3&.
Both cost elements are meant to be merged into target cost element &V4&.

System Response

Warning

How to fix this error?

Check if you really want the merge to take place in this way. If not,
adjust the mapping of the cost elements accordingly.

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CNV_20100256 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_20100256 indicates that there is a mismatch in cost centers within a controlling area during a data migration or conversion process. This error typically arises when the system detects that two or more entries (such as cost objects, internal orders, or other financial documents) are associated with different cost centers in the same controlling area, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The primary cause of this error is that the data being migrated or processed contains references to different cost centers that are not aligned within the same controlling area.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area settings or in the cost center master data.
  Incorrect Mapping: During data migration, the mapping of cost centers may not have been done correctly, leading to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Data Review: Review the data being processed to identify the specific entries that are causing the error. Look for the cost centers