How To Fix CNV_20200_CHECK178 - 'Do not post to profit center' flag is set differently in reference CoCd

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 178

• Message text: 'Do not post to profit center' flag is set differently in reference CoCd

What causes this issue?

If the controlling area that is assigned to the reference company code
uses profit center accounting, you need to make sure that the data for
the profit center accounting is passed by setting the flag 'Do not post
to profit centers' to 'space' while executing the balance sheet
adjustment runs (transaction SAPF180).
This check tries to determine differences regarding the flag 'Do not
post to profit center' between company codes that will be merged. If
differences are found before the conversion, profit center accounting is
likely to have incomplete data after the conversion. This would have to
be adjusted manually.
The reference company code has balance sheet adjustment runs that post
to profit center accounting <ZH>and</> balance sheet adjustment runs
that did not post to profit center accounting. This is not necessarily
an inconsistency from a business perspective. Such cases occur if profit
center accounting is set to active/inactive over time.
It cannot be determined automatically if all company codes that will be
merged have complete data in the profit center accounting. This has to
be checked manually. If one of the company codes that will be merged
does not have complete data in the profit center accounting, this must
be solved by posting manual adjustments.
If you do not use profit center accounting or do not plan to use profit
center accounting, you can ignore this message.

System Response

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

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_CHECK178 - 'Do not post to profit center' flag is set differently in reference CoCd ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK178, which states that the "Do not post to profit center" flag is set differently in the reference Company Code (CoCd), typically arises during data migration or when performing certain financial transactions. This error indicates a mismatch in the configuration settings related to profit center accounting between the source and target company codes.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The error occurs when the "Do not post to profit center" setting is configured differently in the reference company code compared to the target company code. This setting controls whether postings can be made to profit centers for financial transactions.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from one company code to another, the settings in the source company code may not align with those in the target company code, leading to this error.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data for profit centers may not be consistent across the company codes involved in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for both the reference and target company codes.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > Profit Center Accounting > Define Profit Center.
  Verify the "Do not post to profit center" flag for both company codes and ensure they are set consistently.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settings:
  
  If the settings are different, you may need to adjust the configuration in either the reference or target company code to ensure they match.
  If the target company code should allow postings to profit centers, change the setting accordingly.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this error occurs during data migration, review the migration mapping and ensure that the settings for profit center accounting are correctly aligned between the source and target systems.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to profit center accounting and data migration for any additional guidance or best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that postings can be made as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBY6 (to configure company code settings) or OKB9 (to check profit center settings) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on profit center settings.
  Profit Center Accounting: Understanding the principles of profit center accounting in SAP can help in troubleshooting and resolving related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNV_20200_CHECK178 error and ensure that your profit center accounting settings are consistent across the relevant company codes.