How To Fix CNV_20200_CHECK023 - Company codes are merged but not their associated credit control areas

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 023

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

What causes this issue?

The participating company codes use different credit control areas.
Company codes are merged but not their associated credit control areas.

System Response

Warning.

How to fix this error?

The participating company codes use different default credit control
areas. The usual procedure would be to then merge the credit control
areas. You can specify mapping values to do this. If you do not want to
merge the credit control areas (for example if you use table T001CM -
Permitted Credit Control Areas per Company Code), it is important to
note that the system uses the settings from the reference company code
during the company code merge. After the company code merge, you have to
check your Customizing settings for the credit control areas (tables
T001, T001CM, and T014). In addition, you have to check whether you need
to recreate the credit control data after the merge (by using report
RFDKLI20 during system downtime).

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_CHECK023 - Company codes are merged but not their associated credit control areas ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK023 indicates that there is an issue related to the merging of company codes and their associated credit control areas during a data migration or system conversion process. Specifically, this error arises when company codes are merged, but their corresponding credit control areas have not been merged or aligned accordingly.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Credit Control Areas: When two or more company codes are merged, they should ideally share the same credit control area. If the credit control areas are different or not properly aligned, this error will occur.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration or master data related to credit control areas and company codes.
  Incomplete Migration Steps: The migration process may not have included all necessary steps to ensure that credit control areas are merged or reassigned correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Credit Control Area Assignments:
  
  Check the credit control area assignments for the company codes involved in the merge. Ensure that they are correctly assigned to the same credit control area if they are to be merged.
  
  
  
  Merge Credit Control Areas:
  
  If the company codes are to share a credit control area, you may need to merge the credit control areas in the system. This can involve adjusting the configuration in the SAP system to ensure that the credit control areas are aligned with the merged company codes.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO) and navigate to the relevant sections for credit management and company code settings. Ensure that the settings are consistent with the intended structure after the merge.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Tools:
  
  If you are using a data migration tool (like SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit), ensure that all necessary mappings and transformations are correctly defined to handle the merging of company codes and credit control areas.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration or conversion process you are undertaking. There may be specific guidelines or best practices for handling credit control areas during a company code merge.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform thorough testing to ensure that the changes have resolved the issue and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Credit Control Area: A credit control area is an organizational unit that represents a specific area of credit management. It is used to manage credit limits and monitor customer credit exposure.
  Company Code: A company code is the smallest organizational unit in SAP that represents a legal entity. It is used for financial accounting purposes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your technical support team for further assistance.