How To Fix CNV_20200_CHECK154 - Depreciation areas of comp.codes use diff. numbers of places for rounding

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Depreciation areas of comp.codes use diff. numbers of places for rounding

What causes this issue?

Depreciation areas of the participating company codes use different
numbers of places for rounding.

System Response

Warning, with action required

How to fix this error?

We recommend that you check your Customizing settings after the merge.
It could be possible, for example, that some of the participating
company codes had no rounding rules before the merge, but that the
system uses the rounding rule from the reference company code after the
merge.

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_CHECK154 - Depreciation areas of comp.codes use diff. numbers of places for rounding ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK154 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the rounding settings between different depreciation areas in the configuration of your company codes. This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the depreciation areas associated with different company codes are configured to use different numbers of decimal places for rounding. This inconsistency can lead to issues in financial reporting and asset accounting, as the system expects uniformity in how values are rounded across different areas.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all depreciation areas for the relevant company codes are configured to use the same number of decimal places for rounding. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Asset Accounting -> Integration with General Ledger Accounting -> Define Depreciation Areas
  
  Review the settings for each depreciation area associated with the company codes in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust Decimal Places:
  
  Ensure that the rounding settings (number of decimal places) for each depreciation area are consistent across all company codes. You may need to adjust the settings for one or more depreciation areas to match the others.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test run of the migration or conversion process to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made to the configuration for future reference and to ensure that all team members are aware of the settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You may use transaction codes like OAYZ (for defining depreciation areas) and OABT (for managing asset accounting settings) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Testing Environment:
  
  It is advisable to perform these changes in a testing environment before applying them to the production system to avoid any disruptions.
  
  
  
  Consulting SAP Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation for Asset Accounting for more detailed information on depreciation area configuration and best practices.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the rounding settings are consistent across all depreciation areas, you should be able to resolve the CNV_20200_CHECK154 error and proceed with your data migration or conversion activities.