How To Fix CNV_20400_CHECK036 - Controlling area &1 has "All Currencies" not active

CNV_20400_CHECK036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Controlling area &1 has "All Currencies" not active

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CNV_20400_CHECK036 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_20400_CHECK036 indicates that the controlling area specified (denoted as &1) does not have the "All Currencies" option activated. This can be an issue when performing certain operations that require multi-currency support in the controlling area.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the controlling area is set up to handle only a single currency, and the operation you are trying to perform requires the ability to handle multiple currencies. This is often relevant in scenarios involving financial data migration, reporting, or when integrating with other systems that require multi-currency support.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the "All Currencies" option for the controlling area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Controlling Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Enterprise Structure > Definition > Controlling > Define Controlling Area.
  
  
  
  Select the Controlling Area:
  
  Find and select the controlling area that is causing