How To Fix CNV_20375_CHECK021 - Change of secondary cost elements not consistent

CNV_20375_CHECK021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20375_CHECK - Message Class for 20375 Checks

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Change of secondary cost elements not consistent

What causes this issue?

If secondary cost elements with the same name exist in more than one
controlling area, it is technically the same cost element if the
corresponding controlling areas have the same chart of accounts
assigned.
Change of secondary cost elements not consistent across all controlling
areas. The target value of a secondary cost element must be the same for
every controlling area.
You cannot run the transformation solution 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_20375_CHECK021 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_20375_CHECK021 indicates that there is an inconsistency related to the change of secondary cost elements in the system. This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's Migration Cockpit or during the execution of specific programs that involve cost element changes.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The secondary cost elements being changed may have existing assignments or transactions that conflict with the intended changes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling (CO) module that do not allow for the changes being attempted.
  Data Integrity Violations: The system may detect that the changes would violate data integrity rules, such as dependencies between cost elements and other financial objects.
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the change may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Review the secondary cost elements