How To Fix CNV_20310_CHECK017 - Inactive cost centers in controlling area &1 found

CNV_20310_CHECK017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20310_CHECK -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Inactive cost centers in controlling area &1 found

What causes this issue?

Inactive cost centers were found. A conversion with inactive cost center
is not possible. You have to activate or delete the inactive cost
centers.
You cannot run the transformation solution because certain prerequisites
have not been met. We recommend that you contact SAP for support by
creating a ticket using component CA-LT-CNV.

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_CHECK017 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_20310_CHECK017 indicates that there are inactive cost centers in the specified controlling area. This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's Conversion Tools or during the implementation of new functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system has detected cost centers that are marked as inactive in the specified controlling area. Inactive cost centers can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and data integrity, which is why the system raises this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Inactive Cost Centers:
  
  Use transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) to check the status of cost centers in the specified controlling area.
  You can also use transaction code KSH1 (Create Cost Center) to see the list of cost centers and their statuses.
  
  
  
  Activate Cost Centers:
  
  If the cost centers are supposed to be active, you can activate them using transaction code KS02 (Change Cost Center).