How To Fix CNV_20200_CHECK222 - No deferred tax items found for the 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: 222

• Message text: No deferred tax items found for the participating company codes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK222 - No deferred tax items found for the participating company codes ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK222 indicates that the system could not find any deferred tax items for the participating company codes during a conversion or migration process. This error typically arises in the context of data migration, especially when using SAP's Conversion Tools or during the implementation of new functionalities related to tax handling.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Deferred Tax Items: The primary cause of this error is that there are no deferred tax items recorded in the specified company codes. This could be due to:
  
  No transactions that would generate deferred tax items.
  Incorrect configuration of tax settings in the company codes.
  Data not being migrated or transferred correctly from the legacy system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The company codes may not be properly configured to handle deferred taxes, or the necessary tax codes may not be set up.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from a legacy system, it is possible that deferred tax items were not included in the migration scope.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the company codes in the SAP system. Ensure that the tax settings are correctly defined and that deferred tax handling is enabled.
  Check the tax codes and ensure that they are set up to generate deferred tax items.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check if there are any deferred tax items in the source system (if applicable) and ensure they are included in the migration.
  If you are using a migration tool, ensure that the mapping for deferred tax items is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Create Deferred Tax Items:
  
  If necessary, create the required deferred tax items manually in the system for the participating company codes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation related to the specific migration or conversion process you are undertaking. There may be specific steps or prerequisites that need to be followed.
  
  
  
  Run Reports:
  
  Use relevant SAP reports to check for existing deferred tax items and to validate the data integrity.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration and requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to tax configuration (e.g., OB40 for tax codes, OBYZ for deferred tax settings).
  Migration Tools: If you are using SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other migration tools, refer to the specific documentation for those tools for additional guidance on handling deferred tax items.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.