How To Fix CNV_20200_CHECK172 - Ledger &1/Activity &2 does not occur in all participating company codes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Ledger &1/Activity &2 does not occur in all participating company codes

What causes this issue?

FI-SL Ledger &V1& / activity &V2& does not occur in all participating
company codes.

System Response

Error

How to fix this error?

A company code merge will lead to inconsistencies on special ledger
level. A company code merge can be done only when 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK172 - Ledger &1/Activity &2 does not occur in all participating company codes ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK172 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the configuration of ledgers and activities across different company codes in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the specified ledger and activity combination is not uniformly defined across all participating company codes in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The ledger and activity combination is not set up in all company codes that are supposed to participate in the same financial processes.
  Data Migration Issues: This error often arises during data migration or system conversion processes, where certain configurations may not have been replicated across all company codes.
  Customizations: Custom configurations or changes made to specific company codes may lead to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for ledgers in your SAP system (Transaction Code: OB22 for ledgers).
  Ensure that the specified ledger is assigned to all relevant company codes.
  
  
  
  Check Activity Configuration:
  
  Verify that the activity in question is defined for all participating company codes.
  You can check this in the configuration settings for activities (Transaction Code: OKEQ).
  
  
  
  Synchronize Settings:
  
  If you find that the ledger or activity is missing in some company codes, you will need to add it to those company codes to ensure consistency.
  This may involve copying settings from one company code to another or manually configuring the missing entries.
  
  
  
  Review Migration/Conversion Process:
  
  If this error occurred during a migration or conversion process, review the steps taken to ensure that all necessary configurations were included.
  You may need to rerun certain migration steps or use tools provided by SAP for data migration to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the financial processes work as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB22 (for ledger configuration) and OKEQ (for activity configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the ledger and activity configurations are consistent across all participating company codes, you should be able to resolve the CNV_20200_CHECK172 error.