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

CNV_20400_CHECK059 - Overview

• 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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CNV_20400_CHECK059 - Details

• 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