How To Fix CNV_20200_CHECK071 - CoCodes are both assigned and not assigned to a credit control area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 071

• Message text: CoCodes are both assigned and not assigned to a credit control area

What causes this issue?

Company codes are both assigned and not assigned to a credit control
areas.

System Response

Warning

How to fix this error?

Some of the participating company codes use credit control areas, others
do not. Note that the system uses the settings from the reference
company code. After the company code merge, you must check the
Customizing settings for the credit control areas (table T001, T001CM
and T014).
In addition, you must recreate the credit control data after the merge
by using report RFDKLI20.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK071 - CoCodes are both assigned and not assigned to a credit control area ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK071 indicates that there is a conflict in the assignment of company codes (CoCodes) to credit control areas during a data migration or conversion process. Specifically, this error occurs when the system detects that some company codes are assigned to a credit control area while others are not, leading to inconsistencies.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Assignments: Some company codes are assigned to a credit control area, while others are not. This inconsistency can arise during data migration or when setting up financial configurations.
  Configuration Issues: The credit control area may not be properly configured to include all relevant company codes, or there may be a misunderstanding of the relationships between company codes and credit control areas.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB45 (or use the menu path: Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable > Master Data > Credit Management > Credit Control Area > Assign Company Code to Credit Control Area).
  Verify the assignments of company codes to credit control areas. Ensure that all company codes that should be assigned to a credit control area are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Correct Inconsistencies:
  
  If you find company codes that are not assigned to any credit control area but should be, assign them appropriately.
  Conversely, if there are company codes assigned to a credit control area that should not be, remove those assignments.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the credit control area is set up correctly in the system. Check if the credit control area is intended to manage multiple company codes or if it should be limited to specific ones.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Checks:
  
  If this error occurs during a data migration process, review the data mapping and transformation rules to ensure that the assignments are correctly reflected in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Credit Control Area: This is an organizational unit in SAP that is responsible for managing credit limits and credit checks for customers. Each credit control area can be assigned to one or more company codes.
  Company Code: This is the smallest organizational unit in SAP for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up. It represents a legal entity.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB45 for assignments and FD32 for customer credit management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNV_20200_CHECK071 error and ensure that your company codes and credit control areas are correctly configured.