How To Fix CNV_20400_CHECK027 - The involved controlling areas use different profit center currencies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: The involved controlling areas use different profit center currencies

What causes this issue?

The involved controlling areas use different PCA currencies. A currency
conversion must be done before the controlling area merge.
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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20400_CHECK027 - The involved controlling areas use different profit center currencies ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20400_CHECK027 indicates that there is a mismatch in the profit center currencies between different controlling areas in your SAP system. This error typically arises during data migration or when performing certain financial operations that involve multiple controlling areas.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to post or transfer data between controlling areas that have been configured with different currencies for profit centers.
  The profit center accounting settings for the involved controlling areas do not match, leading to inconsistencies in how financial data is recorded and reported.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Currency Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for each controlling area involved. You can do this by navigating to SPRO > Controlling > Profit Center Accounting > Master Data > Profit Center > Define Profit Center Currency.
  Verify the currency settings for each controlling area and ensure they are consistent.
  
  
  
  Align Currencies:
  
  If the controlling areas are meant to operate with the same profit center currency, you may need to change the currency settings for one of the controlling areas to match the other.
  If changing the currency is not feasible due to business requirements, consider whether the data migration or posting can be adjusted to avoid the mismatch.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Considerations:
  
  If this error arises during a data migration process (e.g., using SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other tools), ensure that the source and target systems have compatible currency settings.
  Review the mapping and transformation rules in your migration project to ensure that they account for currency differences.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for additional context and guidance. SAP Notes may provide specific instructions or patches that can help resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that financial postings or data transfers work as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (to check company code settings) and OKKP (to check controlling area settings) to review the configurations.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on profit center accounting and currency settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.