How To Fix CNV_20345_CHECK039 - Profit center (COAr &1, PrCtr &2) is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20345_CHECK - Message Class for 20345 Checks

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Profit center (COAr &1, PrCtr &2) is not permitted

What causes this issue?

Profit center (controlling area &V1&, profit center &V2&). is not
permitted.
Only profit centers are permitted which are assigned to one of the
controlling areas participating in the controlling area conversion.
You cannot run the transformation solution because certain prerequisites
have not been met. Please change your mapping accordingly.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

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_CHECK039 - Profit center (COAr &1, PrCtr &2) is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20345_CHECK039 indicates that there is an issue with the profit center assignment in the context of a conversion or migration process. This error typically arises during data migration or when trying to post transactions that involve profit centers that are not permitted for the specified conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Profit Center: The profit center specified in the transaction or data migration does not exist or is not valid for the specified controlling area (COAr).
  Profit Center Status: The profit center may be inactive or not assigned to the relevant controlling area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or profit center settings that prevent the use of the specified profit center.
  Data Migration Issues: If this error occurs during a data migration process, it could be due to incorrect mapping or transformation rules that do not align with the existing profit center structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profit Center Validity:
  
  Verify that the profit center (PrCtr &2) exists in the system and is correctly assigned to the controlling area (COAr &1).
  Use transaction code KE53 to display the profit center and check its status.
  
  
  
  Review Profit Center Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the profit center is active and properly configured in the system.
  Check if the profit center is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this error occurs during a data migration process, review the mapping of profit centers in the migration tool or program.
  Ensure that the profit centers being migrated are valid and exist in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration or conversion process you are executing. There may be specific guidelines or prerequisites that need to be followed.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the error logs or detailed messages in the migration tool to get more context about the error and identify any additional issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is part of a larger migration project.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: KE53 (Display Profit Center), OKEQ (Maintain Profit Center), OKEP (Define Profit Center Group).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for profit center accounting and data migration processes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.