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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20400_CHECK036 - Controlling area &1 has "All Currencies" not active ?

  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 the error.
  
  
  
  Edit the Controlling Area Settings:
  
  In the controlling area settings, look for the option related to currency settings.
  You should see an option for "All Currencies" or similar. Ensure that this option is activated.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After activating the "All Currencies" option, re-run the process that triggered the error to see if it resolves the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OKKP (for controlling area settings) to access the relevant configuration directly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on controlling area settings and currency management.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the configuration in a development or quality assurance environment before applying it to production.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after making these changes, consider checking for any additional dependencies or configurations that may be affecting the controlling area settings.