How To Fix CNV_20400_CHECK059 - All controlling areas have profit center accounting active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 059

• Message text: All controlling areas have profit center accounting active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20400_CHECK059 - All controlling areas have profit center accounting active ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20400_CHECK059 indicates that all controlling areas in your system have Profit Center Accounting (PCA) active. This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's Conversion Tools or during the implementation of new functionalities that require specific configurations.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system expects that at least one controlling area should not have Profit Center Accounting active. This is often a requirement for certain migration processes or when trying to perform specific operations that are incompatible with PCA being active in all controlling areas.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKP (Controlling Area: Maintain).
  Review the settings for each controlling area to confirm that they all have PCA active.
  
  
  
  Deactivate Profit Center Accounting:
  
  If your business process allows it, you may consider deactivating Profit Center Accounting for one of the controlling areas. This can be done in the same transaction (OKKP) by changing the settings for the controlling area.
  Note that deactivating PCA may have implications for your financial reporting and should be carefully considered.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to the specific migration or conversion process you are undertaking. There may be specific prerequisites or configurations required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of changing the PCA settings or if the issue persists, it may be beneficial to contact SAP Support for guidance tailored to your specific situation.
  
  
  
  Review Migration Tools:
  
  If you are using a specific migration tool or program, check if there are any configuration options or parameters that can be adjusted to accommodate the presence of PCA in all controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Profit Center Accounting: This is a part of SAP's Controlling module that allows for the tracking of financial performance by profit center, which is a sub-unit of an organization.
  Controlling Area: This is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system used for cost accounting. It can contain multiple company codes.
  Data Migration: When migrating data to SAP, it is crucial to ensure that all configurations align with the requirements of the new system or process.
  
  Always ensure that any changes made to the configuration are thoroughly tested in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to the production system.