How To Fix CNV_20400_CHECK006 - At least one Controlling area uses a deviating fiscal year variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 006

• Message text: At least one Controlling area uses a deviating fiscal year variant

What causes this issue?

The fiscal year variants are different. This can be a problem if the
different Variants have different Periods. In this case a conversion
would lead to inconsistences and you have to run a Fiscal Year Variant
conversion before.
You cannot run the transformation solution <ZK>Controlling Area Merge
</>because certain prerequisites have not been met. Please change your
mapping accordingly or contact SAP for support by creating a ticket
using component CA-LT-CNV.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20400_CHECK006 - At least one Controlling area uses a deviating fiscal year variant ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20400_CHECK006 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the fiscal year variants used in the controlling areas of your SAP system. Specifically, it means that at least one controlling area is configured with a fiscal year variant that differs from the others, which can lead to inconsistencies during data migration or reporting processes.
  Cause:
  
  Different Fiscal Year Variants: The controlling areas in your SAP system are set up with different fiscal year variants. This can happen if different business units or regions have different accounting practices or if the system was set up without standardization.
  Configuration Issues: During the configuration of the SAP system, if the fiscal year variants were not aligned properly, it can lead to this error.
  Data Migration: If you are performing a data migration or conversion (e.g., during an upgrade or system consolidation), the system checks for consistency in fiscal year variants across controlling areas.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variants: Check the fiscal year variants assigned to each controlling area. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SAP:
  
  Use transaction code OB29 to view and manage fiscal year variants.
  Use transaction code OKKP to check the controlling area settings.
  
  
  
  Align Fiscal Year Variants: If you find that there are different fiscal year variants, you will need to align them. This may involve:
  
  Changing the fiscal year variant of one or more controlling areas to match the others.
  Creating a new fiscal year variant if necessary, and assigning it to the relevant controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guides related to fiscal year variants and controlling area configuration to ensure that you are following best practices.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the changes do not affect other areas of the system and that reports and data processing work as expected.
  
  
  Seek Expert Help: If you are unsure about making these changes or if the system is complex, consider consulting with an SAP expert or a consultant who specializes in SAP FI/CO (Financial Accounting and Controlling).
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines the accounting periods for a company code or controlling area. It determines how many periods are in a fiscal year and how they are structured (e.g., 12-month fiscal year, 4-4-5 calendar).
  Controlling Area: This is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system used for cost accounting. It can contain one or more company codes.
  Data Migration: When migrating data, it is crucial to ensure that all configurations are consistent to avoid errors and data integrity issues.
  
  By addressing the fiscal year variant discrepancies, you should be able to resolve the CNV_20400_CHECK006 error and proceed with your operations or data migration successfully.