How To Fix CNV_20310020 - Cost center in VARYF cannot be converted (SOBID does not correspond)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20310 - Messages for CWB package 20310

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Cost center in VARYF cannot be converted (SOBID does not correspond)

What causes this issue?

Cost center in VARYF field &V1& cannot be converted because the contents
of the SOBID field does not correspond to the VARYF field.
VARYF = &V2&
SCLAS = &V3&
SOBID = &V4&

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Warning
The field contents could not be converted.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20310020 - Cost center in VARYF cannot be converted (SOBID does not correspond) ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20310020 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of cost centers during a data migration or conversion process, specifically related to the SOBID (which typically refers to a specific identifier for a cost center or organizational unit). The error suggests that the cost center in the VARYF table cannot be converted because the SOBID does not correspond to the expected values.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The cost center data in the source system may not match the expected structure or values in the target system. This could be due to missing or incorrect mappings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the target system that do not align with the source data, leading to discrepancies in the SOBID.
  Migration Tool Issues: If you are using a migration tool or program, there may be bugs or misconfigurations in the tool that are causing the error.
  Missing Master Data: The required master data for the cost centers may not have been loaded or may be incomplete in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Mapping: Review the mapping of cost centers between the source and target systems. Ensure that all cost centers in the source system have corresponding entries in the target system.
  Validate SOBID: Verify that the SOBID values in the VARYF table are correct and correspond to the expected values in the target system. You may need to adjust the mappings or correct the data.
  Load Missing Data: If there are missing cost centers or related master data, ensure that they are loaded into the target system before running the conversion again.
  Review Migration Tool Configuration: If you are using a specific migration tool, check its configuration settings to ensure that it is set up correctly to handle cost center conversions.
  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 that can help resolve the error.
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test migration to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the VARYF table and SE16 (Data Browser) to view the data.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.