How To Fix CNV_20310_CHECK009 - Differences regarding business areas detected; merge not possible

CNV_20310_CHECK009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20310_CHECK -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Differences regarding business areas detected; merge not possible

What causes this issue?

Change of business areas detected. You can solve this situation by not
merging the cost centers. If cost centers are to be merged, but they
have different business areas, then the merge is not allowed.
You cannot run the transformation solution because certain prerequisites
have not been met. Please change your mapping accordingly.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CNV_20310_CHECK009 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_20310_CHECK009 indicates that there are differences in business areas detected during a data migration or conversion process, which prevents the merging of data. This error typically arises in the context of SAP data migration projects, especially when using tools like the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other data conversion tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system identifies that the business areas associated with the data being processed are not consistent. This inconsistency can arise from:
  
  Different Business Areas: The data being merged or converted belongs to different business areas, which are defined in the SAP system. Each business area may have its own set of financial reporting and operational characteristics.
  Data Structure Differences: The underlying data structures or configurations for the business areas may differ, leading to incompatibility during the merge process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned, causing discrepancies in