How To Fix CNV_20400_CHECK069 - No involved controlling areas use a profit center currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 069

• Message text: No involved controlling areas use a profit center currency

What causes this issue?

The Controlling Areas do not have a profit center accounting currency
but the profit center accounting is active. This may be a customizing
mistake.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20400_CHECK069 - No involved controlling areas use a profit center currency ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20400_CHECK069 indicates that there is an issue related to the configuration of controlling areas and profit center currencies in your SAP system. This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system checks for controlling areas that are supposed to be involved in a certain process (like a migration or data transfer) and finds that none of them are configured to use a profit center currency. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Issues: The controlling areas may not be set up to use a profit center currency, which is necessary for certain financial reporting and analysis functionalities.
  Data Migration Settings: The settings in the migration tool may not align with the existing configuration of controlling areas.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data being migrated, such as missing or incorrect profit center assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OKKP (Controlling Area) and verify the settings for the controlling areas involved.
  Ensure that the controlling areas are configured to use a profit center currency. This can be done by checking the "Currency" settings in the controlling area configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Profit Center Settings:
  
  Use transaction code KE52 (Change Profit Center) to check the profit center settings and ensure they are correctly assigned to the relevant controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Adjust Migration Settings:
  
  If you are using a migration tool, review the settings and mappings to ensure they are correctly configured to include profit center currency information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration or conversion process you are undertaking. There may be specific guidelines or prerequisites that need to be followed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test run of the migration or data transfer process to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the migration tool you are using, as it may contain specific instructions or troubleshooting steps for handling this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.