How To Fix CNV_20200_CHECK027 - Usage of functional area is the same for all participating company codes

CNV_20200_CHECK027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Usage of functional area is the same for all participating company codes

What causes this issue?

Usage of functional area is the same for all participating company
codes. The cost of sales procedure activation indicator (T001-XCOS) has
the value: &V1&.
The following values are possible:
T001-XCOS=<space> : Inactive
T001-XCOS=1 : In preparation
T001-XCOS=2 : Active

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CNV_20200_CHECK027 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK027 indicates that there is an issue related to the usage of functional areas across different company codes during a data migration or conversion process. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP S/4HANA migration or during the use of the SAP Conversion Tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the functional area assigned to a company code is not consistent across all participating company codes. In SAP, functional areas are used for internal reporting and can be assigned to different company codes. If the same functional area is used across multiple company codes, it can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Functional Area Assignments:
  
  Review the functional area assignments for each company code involved in the migration. Ensure that the functional areas are consistent and correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Standardize Functional Areas:
  
  If you find discrepancies, standardize the functional