How To Fix CNV_20100386 - Country-specific CoA &1: Account &2 is not used as alternative account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 386

• Message text: Country-specific CoA &1: Account &2 is not used as alternative account

What causes this issue?

Chart of accounts &V1& is only used as a country-specific chart of
accounts.
&V2& is an account in chart of accounts &V1& (SKA1-SAKNR).
&V2& is not used as an alternative account for any of the relevant
company codes (SKB1-ALTKT).

System Response

Warning.
Account &V1& &V2& is probably obsolete.

How to fix this error?

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_20100386 - Country-specific CoA &1: Account &2 is not used as alternative account ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20100386 indicates that there is an issue related to the Chart of Accounts (CoA) configuration in the context of a country-specific setup. Specifically, the error states that a certain account (denoted as &2) is not being used as an alternative account for the specified Chart of Accounts (denoted as &1).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Alternative Account Configuration: The account specified in the error message is not set up as an alternative account in the system for the given Chart of Accounts.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be a mapping issue where the account is expected to be an alternative account but is not correctly configured in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If this error arises during a data migration process, it could be due to missing or incorrect data in the migration files.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or the relevant configuration transaction) to check the settings for the Chart of Accounts.
  Verify if the account in question is correctly defined as an alternative account for the specified CoA.
  
  
  
  Define Alternative Accounts:
  
  If the account is not defined as an alternative account, you will need to create this configuration. This can typically be done in the account master data settings.
  Ensure that the account is properly assigned to the relevant CoA.
  
  
  
  Review Migration Data:
  
  If this error occurs during a migration process, review the migration data to ensure that all necessary mappings and configurations are included.
  Check the migration templates or files for any discrepancies related to the account mappings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the account functions as expected within the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for CoA settings), FS00 (for account master data), and OBD2 (for alternative account settings).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the configuration of the Chart of Accounts and ensuring that the account is set up correctly, you should be able to resolve the error CNV_20100386.