How To Fix CNV_20335_CHECK005 - Inactive business process in controlling area &1 found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20335_CHECK - Message Class for 20335 Checks

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Inactive business process in controlling area &1 found

What causes this issue?

Inactive business processes were found. A conversion with inactive
business processes is not possible. You have to activate or delete the
business processes.
You cannot run the transformation solution <ZK>Controlling Area Merge
</>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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20335_CHECK005 - Inactive business process in controlling area &1 found ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20335_CHECK005 indicates that there is an inactive business process 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 SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of a business process that is not active in the specified controlling area. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The business process was deactivated or not properly configured.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the controlling area.
  The data migration process is trying to reference a business process that is not available or is inactive.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Process Status:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., OKKP for controlling area settings).
  Check the status of the business processes in the specified controlling area. Ensure that the business processes you need are active.
  
  
  
  Activate Business Processes:
  
  If you find that the required business processes are inactive, you can activate them. This usually involves going to the configuration settings for the controlling area and enabling the necessary business processes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration of the controlling area is complete and correct. This includes checking the settings for cost centers, profit centers, internal orders, etc.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Tools:
  
  If you are using data migration tools (like SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit), ensure that the mapping and transformation rules are correctly set up to reference only active business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKKP (Controlling Area) and KSV5 (Display Plan/Actual Comparison) to check the status of business processes.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message CNV_20335_CHECK005 for any known issues or fixes.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for controlling area configuration and business process management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the inactive business process in the controlling area.