How To Fix CNV_20345_CHECK011 - Source controlling area &1 profit center &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20345_CHECK - Message Class for 20345 Checks

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Source controlling area &1 profit center &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

A source mapping value does not exist in the system. To run the
transformation solution, all source mapping values must exist.
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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20345_CHECK011 - Source controlling area &1 profit center &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20345_CHECK011 indicates that there is an issue related to the controlling area and profit center in the context of a data migration or conversion process. Specifically, the error states that the specified controlling area (&1) and profit center (&2) do not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Controlling Area or Profit Center: The controlling area or profit center specified in the transaction does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to:
  
  Typographical errors in the controlling area or profit center codes.
  The controlling area or profit center has not been created in the system.
  The controlling area or profit center has been deleted or is inactive.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If this error occurs during a data migration process, it may be due to incorrect mapping of controlling areas and profit centers from the source system to the target system.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The controlling area or profit center may not be properly configured in the system, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Existence:
  
  Check if the controlling area and profit center exist in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes:
  
  For controlling area: Use transaction code OKKP to view controlling areas.
  For profit center: Use transaction code KE52 to view profit centers.
  
  
  
  
  
  Correct Data:
  
  If there are typographical errors, correct them in the data being processed.
  If the controlling area or profit center does not exist, you may need to create them using the appropriate configuration transactions:
  
  Create a controlling area using transaction code OKKP.
  Create a profit center using transaction code KE51.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Migration Mapping:
  
  If this error occurs during a data migration, review the mapping of controlling areas and profit centers from the source system to ensure they are correctly aligned with the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided for the data migration or conversion process to ensure compliance with the required configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after verifying and correcting the data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKP: Controlling Area Configuration
  KE51: Create Profit Center
  KE52: Change Profit Center
  KE53: Display Profit Center
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to controlling areas and profit centers for best practices in configuration and data management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error CNV_20345_CHECK011 and ensure that the controlling area and profit center are correctly set up in your SAP system.