How To Fix CNV_20375_CHECK023 - Implicit secondary cost element merge found

CNV_20375_CHECK023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20375_CHECK - Message Class for 20375 Checks

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Implicit secondary cost element merge found

What causes this issue?

An <DS:TX.CNV_MBT_IMPLICIT_MERGE>implicit merge</> of secondary cost
elements by a controlling area mapping was detected. This happens for
example when controlling areas are merged and contain secondary cost
elements with the same name.
From a business point of view it needs to be checked if the merged cost
elements have the same semantic and a merge is wanted.

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_CHECK023 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_20375_CHECK023 indicates that there is an implicit secondary cost element merge found during a data migration or conversion process. This typically occurs in the context of SAP S/4HANA migrations or when using the SAP Conversion Tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that there are multiple secondary cost elements that are implicitly merged during the conversion process. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Cost Elements: There may be multiple secondary cost elements that are being treated as the same due to their characteristics or usage in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the controlling area or cost element settings can lead to this error.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in the data being migrated, such as overlapping or conflicting definitions of cost elements.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CNV_20375_CHECK023 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Cost Elements: Check the definitions of the secondary cost elements in the system. Look for duplicates or similar