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

CNV_20200_CHECK011 - Overview

• 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.

CNV_20200_CHECK011 - Details

• 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