How To Fix CNV_20410_CHECK012 - Participating operating concerns have different fiscal year variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20410_CHECK - Messages for ERKRS checks

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Participating operating concerns have different fiscal year variants

What causes this issue?

Participating operating concerns have different fiscal year variants

System Response

Error

How to fix this error?

The fiscal year variants must be first harmonized before an operating
concern merge is possible.We recommend that you contact SAP for support
by creating a ticket using component CA-LT-CNV.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20410_CHECK012 - Participating operating concerns have different fiscal year variants ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20410_CHECK012 indicates that there is a mismatch in the fiscal year variants of participating operating concerns during a data migration or conversion process. This error typically arises in the context of SAP S/4HANA migrations or when using the SAP Conversion Tools.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the operating concerns involved in the migration or conversion process have different fiscal year variants. Each operating concern in SAP can have its own fiscal year variant, which defines the fiscal year structure (e.g., number of periods, special periods). If the fiscal year variants do not match, the system cannot proceed with the conversion or migration as it may lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and data integrity.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and check the fiscal year variants assigned to the operating concerns involved. You can do this by navigating to the following path:
  
  Transaction Code: OB29 (for fiscal year variant configuration)
  
  
  Identify the fiscal year variants assigned to each operating concern.
  
  
  
  Align Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  If you find that the fiscal year variants are different, you will need to align them. This may involve changing the fiscal year variant of one or more operating concerns to ensure they match.
  Be cautious when changing fiscal year variants, as this can have implications for financial reporting and historical data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration or conversion process you are undertaking. There may be specific guidelines or recommendations for handling fiscal year variants.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the migration or conversion process can proceed without errors and that financial data remains consistent.
  
  
  
  Seek Expert Help:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to fiscal year variants or if the issue persists, consider consulting with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: A configuration in SAP that defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and special periods.
  Operating Concern: A unit in SAP Controlling (CO) that represents a specific area of business for which you want to analyze profitability.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNV_20410_CHECK012 error and proceed with your SAP migration or conversion process.