How To Fix CNV_20200_CHECK014 - Material ledger active; participating CoCodes have identical ML settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Material ledger active; participating CoCodes have identical ML settings

What causes this issue?

The material ledger is active. The relevant company codes have identical
settings on level valuation area.

System Response

Information

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.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK014 - Material ledger active; participating CoCodes have identical ML settings ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK014 indicates that there is an issue related to the Material Ledger (ML) settings in your SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the participating company codes (CoCodes) have identical Material Ledger settings, which can lead to inconsistencies or conflicts during data migration or conversion processes.
  Cause:
  
  Identical ML Settings: The error arises when multiple company codes that are supposed to participate in a migration or conversion process have the same Material Ledger settings. This can happen if the configuration for the Material Ledger is not set up correctly or if the same settings are inadvertently applied to multiple company codes.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the Material Ledger settings for the company codes involved, leading to this error during the conversion or migration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Material Ledger Settings: Check the Material Ledger settings for each participating company code. Ensure that they are configured correctly and that there are no identical settings that could cause conflicts.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the following path in SAP:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Material Ledger > Activate Material Ledger.
  
  
  
  
  Adjust Settings: If you find that the settings are indeed identical and this is not intended, you may need to adjust the settings for one or more of the company codes to ensure they are unique.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guides related to Material Ledger configuration to ensure that you are following best practices.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the Material Ledger functions as expected.
  Seek Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Ledger: The Material Ledger is a sub-ledger in SAP that allows for the management of inventory and valuation of materials in multiple currencies and valuation methods.
  Company Code Configuration: Each company code in SAP can have its own settings for various modules, including the Material Ledger. It is crucial to ensure that these settings are correctly configured to avoid issues during financial reporting and inventory management.
  Migration Projects: This error is often encountered during data migration projects, such as when moving from a legacy system to SAP S/4HANA or during system upgrades.
  
  By addressing the identical Material Ledger settings, you should be able to resolve the CNV_20200_CHECK014 error and proceed with your migration or conversion activities.