How To Fix CNV_20375_CHECK045 - Differences regarding functional areas found, merge not possible

CNV_20375_CHECK045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20375_CHECK - Message Class for 20375 Checks

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Differences regarding functional areas found, merge not possible

What causes this issue?

The participating cost elements are assigned to different functional
areas. Cost elements with different functional areas cannot be merged.
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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CNV_20375_CHECK045 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_20375_CHECK045 indicates that there are differences in functional areas between the source and target systems during a data migration or conversion process. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's data migration tools, such as the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other conversion tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that the functional areas (which can refer to various organizational units, business processes, or data structures) in the source system do not match those in the target system. This mismatch can prevent the merging of data, as the system cannot reconcile the differences in how the data is structured or categorized.
  Possible Causes Include:
  
  Different Configuration: The source and target systems may have different configurations or settings for functional areas.
  Missing Data: Certain functional areas may be missing in one of the systems, leading to inconsistencies.
  Custom Developments: Customizations in either system that affect how functional areas are defined