How To Fix CNV_20400_CHECK079 - The participating controlling areas use different curr/val. prof.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 079

• Message text: The participating controlling areas use different curr/val. prof.

What causes this issue?

Controlling areas with different setting regarding currency and
valuation profiles cannot be merged.

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?

You cannot run the transformation solution Controlling Area Merge
because certain prerequisites have not been met. Change your mapping
accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20400_CHECK079 - The participating controlling areas use different curr/val. prof. ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20400_CHECK079 indicates that there is a mismatch in the currency and valuation profiles between different controlling areas in your SAP system. This error typically arises during data migration or when trying to perform certain operations that involve multiple controlling areas.
  Cause:
  
  Different Currency Profiles: Each controlling area can have its own currency settings. If you are trying to perform a transaction or migration that involves multiple controlling areas, and they have different currency profiles, this error will occur.
  Valuation Profiles: Similar to currency profiles, valuation profiles can also differ between controlling areas. If the valuation methods or settings are not aligned, it can lead to this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area settings that need to be addressed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the controlling areas involved. Ensure that they have the same currency and valuation profiles if they are meant to be used together.
  
  Go to SPRO ? Controlling ? General Controlling ? Master Data ? Define Controlling Area and check the settings for each controlling area.
  
  
  
  Align Currency and Valuation Profiles: If the controlling areas are intended to work together, you may need to align their currency and valuation profiles. This may involve changing the settings in one or more of the controlling areas.
  
  
  Data Migration Considerations: If this error occurs during data migration, ensure that the data being migrated is consistent with the currency and valuation profiles of the target controlling area.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error for any specific guidance or recommendations.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB08 (for currency settings) and OKKP (for controlling area settings) to review and adjust the configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the currency and valuation profile discrepancies, you should be able to resolve the CNV_20400_CHECK079 error.