How To Fix CNV_20200_CHECK191 - Reference company code &1 did not post taxes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Reference company code &1 did not post taxes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK191 - Reference company code &1 did not post taxes ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK191 indicates that there is an issue related to tax postings for a reference company code in the context of data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools. This error typically arises during the migration of financial data, where the system expects certain tax-related postings to be present but finds that they are missing.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Tax Postings: The primary cause of this error is that the system did not find any tax postings for the specified reference company code. This could happen if:
  
  The tax codes were not properly configured.
  Transactions that should have generated tax postings were not executed.
  Data was incorrectly migrated or not migrated at all.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of tax settings in the company code, such as:
  
  Incorrect tax calculation procedures.
  Missing tax accounts in the chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from a legacy system, there may have been errors in the extraction or transformation of data that led to missing tax information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Verify that the tax codes and tax accounts are correctly configured in the reference company code.
  Ensure that the tax calculation procedures are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction data for the reference company code to ensure that there are transactions that should have generated tax postings.
  If necessary, reprocess or re-enter transactions to ensure that tax postings are created.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this error occurs during a data migration process, review the migration logs to identify any issues that occurred during the extraction or transformation of data.
  Ensure that all relevant financial data, including tax-related postings, have been included in the migration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration process you are using. There may be specific guidelines or prerequisites that need to be followed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform tests to ensure that the tax postings are now being generated correctly for the reference company code.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to tax configuration (e.g., OB40 for tax codes, OBYZ for tax determination).
  Migration Cockpit: If using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit, review the migration templates and ensure that all required fields are populated correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.