How To Fix CNV_20320_CHECK008 - Source controlling area &1 activity type &2 does not exist

CNV_20320_CHECK008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20320_CHECK - Messages for check functions (Activity Types merge)

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Source controlling area &1 activity type &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

A specified source value in the mapping does not exist in the system. To
run the transformation solution all source mapping values must exist.
You cannot run the transformation solution <ZK>Controlling Area Merge</>
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_20320_CHECK008 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_20320_CHECK008 indicates that there is an issue related to the controlling area and activity type in the context of a conversion or migration process. Specifically, the error states that the specified controlling area and activity type do not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Controlling Area: The controlling area specified in the error message does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to a typo or because the controlling area has not been created.
  Non-Existent Activity Type: The activity type specified does not exist in the controlling area. This could happen if the activity type was not defined or if it was deleted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the recognition of the controlling area or activity type.
  Data Migration Issues: If this error occurs during a data migration process, it may be due to incorrect mapping or missing data in the