How To Fix CNV_20400_CHECK060 - All controlling areas have profit center accounting inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 060

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20400_CHECK060 - All controlling areas have profit center accounting inactive ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20400_CHECK060 indicates that all controlling areas in your SAP system have profit center accounting (PCA) inactive. 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 profit center accounting to be active.
  Cause:
  
  
  Profit Center Accounting Inactive: The primary cause of this error is that the profit center accounting is not activated for any of the controlling areas in your SAP system. This can happen if the configuration for profit center accounting has not been set up or if it has been intentionally deactivated.
  
  
  Data Migration Context: If you are running a migration or conversion program that requires profit center accounting to be active, and it finds that all controlling areas have PCA inactive, it will trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate profit center accounting for at least one controlling area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the 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:
  
  Choose the controlling area that you want to activate profit center accounting for.
  
  
  
  Activate Profit Center Accounting:
  
  In the controlling area settings, look for the option to activate profit center accounting. This is usually a checkbox labeled "Activate Profit Center Accounting" or similar.
  Ensure that the checkbox is selected.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  Re-run the Migration/Conversion: After activating profit center accounting, re-run the migration or conversion process that triggered the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Profit Center Accounting: This is a part of SAP's Controlling (CO) module that allows organizations to analyze their profitability by different segments (profit centers). It is essential for internal reporting and performance measurement.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to know some relevant transaction codes:
  
  OKKP: To configure controlling areas.
  KSV1: To create a profit center.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring profit center accounting and understanding its implications on financial reporting.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the configuration in a development or quality assurance environment before applying it to production.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNV_20400_CHECK060 error and successfully activate profit center accounting in your SAP system.