How To Fix CNV_20100297 - Financial statement version &1: G/L acct &2 exists in positions &3 and &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 297

• Message text: Financial statement version &1: G/L acct &2 exists in positions &3 and &4

What causes this issue?

According to the setting in the mapping table, financial statement
version &V1& will contain account &V2& at positions &V3& <ZH>and</> &V4&
after the conversion.
However this is not allowed for financial statement versions.

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

System Response

Account &V2& will be deleted in position &V4& during the conversion.

How to fix this error?

Either change financial statement version &V1& after the conversion, or
change the mapping for financial statement version &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20100297 - Financial statement version &1: G/L acct &2 exists in positions &3 and &4 ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20100297 typically occurs during the migration or conversion process, particularly when dealing with financial statement versions and general ledger accounts. This error indicates that a specific G/L account is defined in multiple positions within the financial statement version, which can lead to inconsistencies or conflicts during data processing.
  Cause:
  The error message CNV_20100297 is triggered when:
  
  A G/L account (identified by &2) is assigned to more than one position (identified by &3 and &4) in the financial statement version (identified by &1).
  This situation can arise due to incorrect configuration or duplication in the financial statement version setup.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Financial Statement Version Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB58 (or the relevant transaction for your version of SAP) to view the financial statement version configuration.
  Identify the financial statement version (&1) mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Review G/L Account Assignments:
  
  Look for the G/L account (&2) in the financial statement version.
  Check the positions (&3 and &4) where the G/L account is assigned. 
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If the G/L account is indeed assigned to multiple positions, decide which assignment is correct and remove the duplicate entry.
  Ensure that each G/L account is only assigned to one position within the financial statement version.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the financial statement version.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Migration/Conversion Process:
  
  After resolving the duplication, re-run the migration or conversion process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB58: Financial Statement Version configuration.
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to financial statement versions and G/L account configuration for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, it is advisable to test the financial statement version in a development or test environment before applying changes to production.
  
  
  
  Consulting SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNV_20100297 error and ensure that your financial statement version is correctly configured.