How To Fix CNV_20400_CHECK004 - Controlling area &1 assigned chart of accounts &2

CNV_20400_CHECK004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20400_CHECK - Messages for check functions (controlling area merge)

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Controlling area &1 assigned chart of accounts &2

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CNV_20400_CHECK004 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_20400_CHECK004 typically indicates an issue related to the assignment of a controlling area to a chart of accounts. This error is often encountered during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's Migration Cockpit or other data transfer tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the configuration of the controlling area and the chart of accounts. Specifically, it may occur due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Unassigned Chart of Accounts: The controlling area is assigned a chart of accounts that is not properly configured or is not assigned to the company code.
  Multiple Chart of Accounts: The controlling area may be trying to use multiple charts of accounts that are not compatible with each other.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an incorrect configuration in the controlling area settings or the chart of accounts settings.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data, the