How To Fix CNV_20200_CHECK195 - Participating company codes have open asset postings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 195

• Message text: Participating company codes have open asset postings

What causes this issue?

The periodic posting run in FI-AA of one ore more company codes is not
up to date. To ensure a consistent conversion, all asset postings need
to be transferred to FI.

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?

Execute the posting run for each company code with open asset postings
(transaction ASKBN).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK195 - Participating company codes have open asset postings ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK195 indicates that there are open asset postings in the participating company codes during a data migration or conversion process. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a migration project, such as the SAP S/4HANA migration, and the system detects that there are still active transactions related to fixed assets that need to be addressed before proceeding.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that there are open or unprocessed asset postings in the specified company codes. This could include:
  
  Unposted asset transactions.
  Pending depreciation calculations.
  Open asset acquisitions or retirements that have not been completed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Open Postings:
  
  Use transaction codes like AW01N (Asset Explorer) or S_ALR_87011990 (Asset History Sheet) to review the asset postings in the affected company codes.
  Check for any unposted transactions or pending activities.
  
  
  
  Post or Clear Transactions:
  
  If there are unposted transactions, ensure that they are posted correctly.
  If there are transactions that should not be processed, consider reversing or clearing them.
  
  
  
  Run Depreciation:
  
  Ensure that all necessary depreciation runs have been executed. Use transaction code AFAB to run the depreciation for the assets.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Items:
  
  Review any open items in the asset accounting module that may be preventing the migration. This can include items in the asset accounting sub-ledger.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration project you are working on for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Retry Migration:
  
  Once all open postings have been addressed, retry the migration process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), and AFAB (Run Depreciation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the CNV_20200_CHECK195 error for specific guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Migration Cockpit: If you are using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit, ensure that all prerequisites are met and that the data is clean before starting the migration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNV_20200_CHECK195 error and proceed with your migration or conversion activities.