How To Fix CNV_20100295 - Posting period variant &1 is also used by non-relevant company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 295

• Message text: Posting period variant &1 is also used by non-relevant company code &2

What causes this issue?

Posting period variant &V1& is used by company code &V3& (which
participates in the conversion) as well as by company code &V2& (which
does not participate in the conversion).

System Response

Warning

How to fix this error?

Find out if posting period variant &V1& must be adjusted after the chart
of accounts conversion, or if an additional variant must be defined for
the non-participating company codes.
For information about the required maintenance transactions, see
Customizing for <ZK>Posting Periods</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20100295 - Posting period variant &1 is also used by non-relevant company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20100295 indicates that there is a conflict with the posting period variant being used in your system. Specifically, it suggests that the posting period variant you are trying to use is also assigned to a company code that is not relevant for the current operation or transaction you are attempting to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Posting Period Variant Assignment: The posting period variant is assigned to multiple company codes, and one of those company codes is not relevant for the current transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the assignment of posting period variants to company codes in the system.
  Data Migration or Conversion: This error often arises during data migration or conversion processes where the system is trying to post data that does not align with the defined posting periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Period Variant Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: OB29).
  Verify the assignment of the posting period variant to the relevant company codes.
  Ensure that the posting period variant is only assigned to the company codes that are relevant for your current transaction.
  
  
  
  Adjust Company Code Settings:
  
  If the company code that is causing the issue is not supposed to be relevant, you may need to remove the assignment of the posting period variant from that company code.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Context:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute is intended for the company code that is relevant to the posting period variant you are using.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  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 provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, 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_20100295 and ensure that your posting periods are correctly configured for the relevant company codes.