How To Fix CNV_20200_CHECK043 - Company code &1 with Cost of sales procedure activation indicator = &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Company code &1 with Cost of sales procedure activation indicator = &2

What causes this issue?

The cost of sales procedure activation indicator is as follows:
T001-XCOS=<space> : Inactive
T001-XCOS=1 : In preparation
T001-XCOS=2 : Active

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

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How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK043 - Company code &1 with Cost of sales procedure activation indicator = &2 ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK043 typically relates to issues encountered during the activation of the Cost of Sales (CoS) procedure for a specific company code in the SAP system. This error is part of the SAP Conversion or Migration process, often seen during system upgrades or data migrations.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of the Cost of Sales procedure for the specified company code. The activation indicator (&2) suggests that the system is expecting a certain configuration or setting that is either missing or incorrectly set.
  Common causes for this error include:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The Cost of Sales procedure may not be properly configured for the company code in question.
  Missing Settings: Required settings or indicators for the Cost of Sales procedure may not be activated.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the financial data or master data related to the company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the Cost of Sales procedure in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the settings for the company code (&1) are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Activate Cost of Sales Procedure:
  
  If the Cost of Sales procedure is not activated, you may need to activate it for the company code.
  This can typically be done in the Financial Accounting (FI) module under the settings for the General Ledger.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or notes related to the Cost of Sales procedure for any specific requirements or prerequisites that need to be fulfilled.
  
  
  
  Consult with Functional Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the required settings, consult with your SAP functional team or a consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction codes like OBY6 (for company code settings) or other relevant transactions to check for inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Financial Accounting configuration, such as OBY6, OX15, and others.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Cost of Sales procedures and related configurations.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights and shared experiences from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.