How To Fix CNV_20306_CHECK002 - Source controlling area does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20306_CHECK - Message Class for package CNV_20306_CHECK

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Source controlling area does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20306_CHECK002 - Source controlling area does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20306_CHECK002 indicates that the source controlling area specified in your transaction or process does not exist in the system. This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's Conversion Tools or during the execution of specific programs that require a valid controlling area.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Controlling Area: The controlling area you are trying to reference has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system, the controlling area may not have been properly transferred or set up in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Controlling Area:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and navigate to the controlling area configuration (Transaction code: OKKP).
  Verify if the controlling area you are trying to use exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Controlling Area:
  
  If the controlling area does not exist, you can create it using the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Ensure that you enter all required fields correctly, including the controlling area name, currency, and other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Migration Settings:
  
  If you are migrating data, ensure that the controlling area is included in the migration data and that it is correctly mapped to the target system.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration or conversion process you are executing. There may be specific steps or prerequisites that need to be followed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OKKP: Configuration of Controlling Area
  KSB1: Display Actual Line Items
  KOB1: Display Order Line Items
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific transaction you are working with. SAP Notes often provide additional insights or solutions for known issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions related to similar issues. Other users may have encountered the same error and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CNV_20306_CHECK002 and ensure that the controlling area is correctly set up in your SAP system.