How To Fix CNV_20200_CHECK028 - Usage of functional area for participating company codes is not the same

CNV_20200_CHECK028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Usage of functional area for participating company codes is not the same

What causes this issue?

The usage of functional area in the participating company codes is not
the same.
The values for the cost of sales procedure activation indicator are as
follows:
T001-XCOS=<space> : Inactive
T001-XCOS=1 : In preparation
T001-XCOS=2 : Active

System Response

Warning with Action required

How to fix this error?

Note that the system uses the settings from the reference company code.
Check the entry in T001-XCOS for the reference company code and
harmonize it, if necessary.

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_CHECK028 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK028 indicates that there is a mismatch in the functional areas assigned to participating company codes during a data migration or conversion process. This error typically arises in the context of SAP S/4HANA migrations or when using the SAP Conversion Tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Different company codes that are part of the same functional area have been assigned different functional areas in the system.
  The functional area is used for reporting purposes, and inconsistencies can lead to incorrect financial reporting or data integrity issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Company Codes: Determine which company codes are involved in the error. You can usually find this information in the detailed error log or message.
  
  
  Check Functional Area Assignments:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or use the appropriate transaction for your version) to check the functional area assignments for the company codes.
  Verify that all participating company codes