How To Fix CNV_20200_CHECK029 - Participating company codes have different financial management areas

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Participating company codes have different financial management areas

What causes this issue?

The participating company codes have different financial management
areas.

System Response

Error

How to fix this error?

The participating company codes use different financial management
areas. A financial area merge is required.
You cannot run the transformation solution Company Code Merge because
certain prerequisites have not been met. We recommend that you contact
SAP for support by creating a ticket using component CA-LT-CNV.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK029 - Participating company codes have different financial management areas ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK029 indicates that there is a mismatch in the financial management areas of 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 Landscape Transformation (SLT) tool.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to perform a data migration or conversion involving multiple company codes.
  The participating company codes have been assigned to different financial management areas (e.g., different controlling areas or different fiscal years).
  The system requires that all company codes involved in the transaction or migration share the same financial management area to ensure consistency in financial reporting and data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration settings and verify the financial management area assigned to each company code involved in the process.
  Ensure that all participating company codes are assigned to the same financial management area.
  
  
  
  Adjust Company Code Settings:
  
  If necessary, reassign the company codes to the same financial management area. This may involve changing the configuration in the SAP system, which can be done through transaction codes like OX15 (for company code settings) or OX19 (for financial management area settings).
  
  
  
  Review Migration Settings:
  
  If you are using a migration tool, review the settings and parameters to ensure that they are correctly configured to handle multiple company codes with the same financial management area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration or conversion process you are undertaking. There may be specific guidelines or prerequisites that need to be followed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test migration or conversion to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  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 and requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OX15 (Company Code) and OX19 (Financial Management Area).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the CNV_20200_CHECK029 error for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Migration Tools: Understand the tools you are using for migration (e.g., SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit, SLT) and their specific requirements regarding company code configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.