How To Fix CNV_20900050 - Participating vendors have different Industry key (LFA1-BRSCH)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20900 - Message class for package CNV_20900

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Participating vendors have different Industry key (LFA1-BRSCH)

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

What causes this issue?

According to the mapping, you want to merge two or more old vendor
records into one target vendor record. However, not all the old records
have identical master data settings: It was found that old vendor
records have different 'Industry key'. (This is determined by the
indicator 'Industry key', field LFA1-BRSCH).
This may lead to inconsistencies in some applications related to target
vendor data.

System Response

<ZH>Error</>
From a technical perspective, this message can be ignored. This may make
sense in the following cases:
No postings to the respective vendor records have been made.
The respective vendor records are not used any longer and are meant to
be merged into a dummy record.

How to fix this error?

Analyze the situation, and either change the mapping so that only vendor
records with identical master data settings are merged or decide to
ignore the message because one of the special cases described above
applies.
If you decide to ignore the error even though none of the special cases
described above applies, consider that <ZH>the target vendor record
will get the Industry key of the old vendor record for which priority
the indicator is set.</> Make sure to evaluate the impact of this
decision - for example regarding potential inconsistencies and required
follow-up activities - <ZH>before </>you continue with the conversion.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20900050 - Participating vendors have different Industry key (LFA1-BRSCH) ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20900050 indicates that there is a mismatch in the Industry key (BRSCH) for participating vendors in a data migration or conversion process. This error typically arises during the use of SAP's data migration tools, particularly when consolidating vendor data from different sources or systems.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that the vendors being processed have different values for the Industry key (BRSCH) in the vendor master data (table LFA1). The Industry key is used to categorize vendors based on the industry they belong to, and having different keys for vendors that are supposed to be treated as a single entity or group can lead to inconsistencies in data processing.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Vendors: Determine which vendors are causing the issue. You can do this by checking the vendor master data in the LFA1 table for the BRSCH field.
  
  
  Standardize the Industry Key: Ensure that all participating vendors have the same Industry key. You may need to:
  
  Update the vendor master records to have a consistent BRSCH value.
  If necessary, consult with business stakeholders to determine the correct Industry key to use.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing: Before running the migration or conversion process again, perform data cleansing to ensure that all vendor records are consistent and adhere to the required standards.
  
  
  Re-run the Migration: After making the necessary adjustments to the vendor master data, re-run the migration or conversion process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue continues, refer to SAP documentation or support resources for additional guidance on handling this specific error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE16N to view the LFA1 table and check the BRSCH values for the vendors.
  Data Migration Tools: Familiarize yourself with the specific data migration tools being used (e.g., SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit, LSMW) as they may have specific requirements or settings related to vendor data.
  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_20900050 error and successfully complete your data migration or conversion process.