How To Fix CNV_20200_CHECK364 - Credit control area &1 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 364

• Message text: Credit control area &1 is not permitted

What causes this issue?

Credit control area &V1& is not permitted.
Only credit control areas which have at least one of the participating
company codes assigned are permitted.

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?

Provide suitable mapping values for credit control areas.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK364 - Credit control area &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK364 with the description "Credit control area &1 is not permitted" typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools. This error indicates that the specified credit control area is not valid or not permitted for the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Credit Control Area: The credit control area specified in the transaction does not exist in the system or is not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified credit control area.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration, the mapping of credit control areas may not have been set up correctly, leading to references to non-existent or inactive areas.
  Configuration Issues: The credit control area may not be assigned to the company code or may not be active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB38 to check the configuration of credit control areas.
  Ensure that the credit control area is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Existence:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to verify that the credit control area exists and is active.
  Ensure that the credit control area is assigned to the appropriate company code.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the credit control area. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Mapping:
  
  If this error occurs during data migration, review the mapping of credit control areas in the migration tool. Ensure that the source data correctly maps to valid credit control areas in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration or conversion process you are performing. There may be specific guidelines or prerequisites that need to be followed.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the details of the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Credit Control Area: This is an organizational unit in SAP that is responsible for credit management. It is linked to the company code and is used to manage customer credit limits.
  Data Migration Cockpit: A tool provided by SAP for migrating data from legacy systems to SAP S/4HANA. It includes various templates and mapping options for different data objects.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB38 (Credit Control Area Configuration), OBY6 (Assign Credit Control Area to Company Code), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CNV_20200_CHECK364 error message.