How To Fix CNV_20800204 - Participating customers have different Partner function (KNVP-PARVW)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20800 - Message class for CNV_20800

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Participating customers have different Partner function (KNVP-PARVW)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20800204 - Participating customers have different Partner function (KNVP-PARVW) ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20800204 indicates that there is a mismatch in the partner functions (specifically the KNVP-PARVW field) for participating customers in a business transaction. This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's Customer Migration tools or during the execution of certain transactions that involve customer data.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Two or more customer records that are being processed have different partner functions defined for the same business relationship.
  The partner functions (like sold-to party, ship-to party, etc.) are not consistent across the participating customers, leading to a conflict in how the system interprets the relationships.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Customers Involved:
  
  Check the specific customer records that are causing the error. You may need to look at the logs or messages generated during the migration process to identify the customer IDs involved.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Functions:
  
  Go to the customer master data (transaction code XD03 for display) and review the partner functions for the identified customers. Look for discrepancies in the partner function assignments.
  
  
  
  Standardize Partner Functions:
  
  Ensure that the partner functions for the participating customers are consistent. You may need to adjust the partner functions for one or more customers to match the others.
  
  
  
  Data Correction:
  
  If you are migrating data, ensure that the source data is cleaned and standardized before the migration process. This may involve updating the partner function assignments in the source system.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Migration Process:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the migration or transaction that triggered the error to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further guidance on handling partner function discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XD03 - Display Customer Master
  XD02 - Change Customer Master
  XD01 - Create Customer Master
  
  
  Tables:
  
  KNVP - Customer Master Partner Functions
  KNA1 - General Data in Customer Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNV_20800204 error and ensure that the partner functions for participating customers are aligned correctly.