How To Fix CNV_20200_CHECK171 - Ledger &1/Activity &2: different settings in the particip. company codes

CNV_20200_CHECK171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Ledger &1/Activity &2: different settings in the particip. company codes

What causes this issue?

FI-SL ledger &V1& / activity &V2& has different settings in the
participating company codes.

System Response

Error

How to fix this error?

A company code merge will result in inconsistencies at special ledger
level. A company code merge can be done only if all participating
company codes have the same settings. We recommend that you contact your
special ledger consultant in order to identify additional activities.

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_CHECK171 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK171 indicates that there are different settings in the participating company codes for a specific ledger and activity. This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's Conversion Tools or during the implementation of new functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by inconsistencies in the configuration of the ledgers or activities across different company codes. This can happen due to:
  
  Different Ledger Settings: The ledgers may have different configurations (e.g., currency settings, fiscal year variants, or posting periods) in the participating company codes.
  Activity Configuration: The activities associated with the ledger may not be uniformly defined across the company codes.
  Inconsistent Master Data: Differences in master data settings (like cost centers, profit centers, etc.) can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Ledger Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ledgers in the participating company codes.
  Ensure that the settings (like