How To Fix CNV_20200_CHECK217 - Merge into (CoCd &1, CJ business transact. &2) with identical customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Merge into (CoCd &1, CJ business transact. &2) with identical customizing

What causes this issue?

Merge of cash journals into (Company code &V1&, Cash Journal Number &V2&
) for which the source cash journals have the same customizing and in
addition either no postings exist, or postings exist only in one company
code.

System Response

Warning

How to fix this error?

Check whether you want to merge these cash journal business
transactions. If you do not want to merge them, provide a suitable
mapping for cash journal business transactions.

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_CHECK217 - Merge into (CoCd &1, CJ business transact. &2) with identical customizing ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK217 typically occurs during a data migration or conversion process, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools. This error indicates that there are multiple entries in the customizing settings that are conflicting, specifically for the combination of Company Code (CoCd) and the CJ (Controlling Area) business transaction.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that there are multiple customizing entries for the same combination of Company Code and CJ business transaction. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There are duplicate entries in the customizing tables for the specified CoCd and CJ business transaction.
  Inconsistent Data: The data being migrated or converted has inconsistencies that lead to conflicts in the customizing settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the system that lead to overlapping or conflicting settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Entries:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the entries for the specified Company Code and CJ business transaction.
  Look for duplicate entries and remove or consolidate them as necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being migrated to ensure that there are no duplicates or inconsistencies.
  Use tools like the SAP Data Services or LSMW to clean up the data before migration.
  
  
  
  Review Migration Settings:
  
  Review the migration settings in the Migration Cockpit or the tool you are using to ensure that they are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the mapping of the data is correct and does not lead to conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration process you are using. There may be specific guidelines or known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Engage SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the details of the error and the steps you have taken to troubleshoot.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE16 (Data Browser) to investigate the customizing tables.
  Customizing Tables: Identify the specific customizing tables related to the CJ business transactions and Company Codes to check for duplicates.
  Migration Tools: Understand the tools you are using for migration (e.g., SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit, LSMW) and their specific requirements or limitations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CNV_20200_CHECK217 error.