How To Fix CNV_20200_CHECK011 - Material ledger active; company codes have different ML settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Material ledger active; company codes have different ML settings

What causes this issue?

The material ledger is active. The relevant company codes have valuation
areas with activated and not activated material ledger.

System Response

Warning, with action required

How to fix this error?

You must expect inconsistencies and functional restrictions if you merge
company codes with these settings. For more information, see SAP Note
596558.

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_CHECK011 - Material ledger active; company codes have different ML settings ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK011 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the Material Ledger (ML) settings across different company codes in your SAP system. This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The Material Ledger is activated for some company codes but not for others.
  The company codes have different settings for the Material Ledger, such as different currencies, valuation methods, or whether the Material Ledger is active or inactive.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all company codes involved in the process have consistent Material Ledger settings. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Material Ledger Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or use the appropriate path in your SAP GUI) to check the settings for each company code.
  Verify if the Material Ledger is activated for all relevant company codes.
  
  
  
  Activate Material Ledger:
  
  If the Material Ledger is not activated for some company codes, you can activate it using transaction code OMX1.
  Ensure that the settings (like currency and valuation method) are consistent across all company codes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SPRO under:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Material Ledger > Activate Material Ledger.
  
  
  Ensure that the settings are uniform across all company codes.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the data related to the Material Ledger across the company codes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes or the official SAP Help documentation for any specific guidelines or additional steps that may be required for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test run of the migration or conversion process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Company Code Global Settings
  OMX1: Activate Material Ledger
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  
  
  
  Material Ledger Documentation:
  
  Review the Material Ledger documentation in the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuration and best practices.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that all company codes have consistent Material Ledger settings, you should be able to resolve the CNV_20200_CHECK011 error and proceed with your migration or conversion activities.