How To Fix CNV_20200_CHECK006 - Company codes are merged but not their associated CO areas

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20200_CHECK - Messages for check functions (company code merge)

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Company codes are merged but not their associated CO areas

What causes this issue?

Participating company codes are assigned to different controlling areas.
Company codes are merged but not their associated controlling areas.

System Response

Error

How to fix this error?

A merge of the controlling areas must be done in addition to the company
code merge (either simultaneously, or before the merge).

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK006 - Company codes are merged but not their associated CO areas ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK006 indicates that there is an issue related to the merging of company codes and their associated controlling (CO) areas during a data migration or system conversion process. Specifically, this error occurs when company codes have been merged, but their corresponding CO areas have not been merged or aligned accordingly.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched CO Areas: The company codes that are being merged are still linked to different CO areas. In SAP, each company code can be assigned to a specific CO area, and if these are not aligned during the merging process, it leads to inconsistencies.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration, if the mapping of company codes to CO areas is not correctly defined, it can result in this error.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up to allow for the merging of company codes and CO areas.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review CO Area Assignments: Check the CO area assignments for the company codes involved in the merge. Ensure that all company codes that are being merged are assigned to the same CO area or that the CO areas are appropriately merged.
  Adjust Configuration: If necessary, adjust the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the merging process can accommodate the CO areas.
  Data Mapping: During the data migration process, ensure that the mapping of company codes to CO areas is correctly defined. This may involve updating the migration templates or scripts to reflect the correct relationships.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration or conversion process you are undertaking. There may be specific guidelines or prerequisites that need to be followed.
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, perform testing to ensure that the merging process completes successfully without errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like OBY6 (to check company code settings) and OKKP (to check CO area settings) to review the configurations.
  Migration Tools: If you are using SAP's Migration Cockpit or other tools, ensure that you are following the recommended procedures for merging company codes and CO areas.
  Consult SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if this is part of a larger migration or upgrade project.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the error and ensuring that company codes and CO areas are properly aligned, you should be able to resolve the CNV_20200_CHECK006 error.