How To Fix CNV_20200_CHECK013 - Material ledger is inactive

CNV_20200_CHECK013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Material ledger is inactive

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CNV_20200_CHECK013 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK013 indicates that the Material Ledger is inactive for the company code or plant you are working with. This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the Material Ledger functionality has not been activated for the relevant company code or plant. The Material Ledger is a component in SAP that allows for the management of inventory valuation and provides functionalities for actual costing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the Material Ledger for the affected company code or plant. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Activate Material Ledger:
  
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Material Ledger > Activate Material Ledger.
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