How To Fix CNV_20900058 - Participating vendors have different Central deletion block (LFB1-NODEL)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20900 - Message class for package CNV_20900

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Participating vendors have different Central deletion block (LFB1-NODEL)

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 'Central deletion block for master record'. (This
is determined by the indicator 'Central deletion block for master
record', field LFB1-NODEL).
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 Central deletion block for master recordof 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_20900058 - Participating vendors have different Central deletion block (LFB1-NODEL) ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20900058 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the Central deletion block (field LFB1-NODEL) among participating vendors during a data migration or conversion process. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple vendor records are being processed, and the system detects that the deletion status of these vendors is inconsistent.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Multiple vendor records are being processed, and at least one of them has a different deletion status compared to the others.
  The NODEL field in the vendor master data (LFB1 table) indicates whether a vendor is marked for deletion. If some vendors are marked for deletion and others are not, this inconsistency triggers the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Review the vendor master records in the LFB1 table to identify the NODEL status for each participating vendor.
  Ensure that all vendors involved in the operation have the same deletion status.
  
  
  
  Update Deletion Status:
  
  If necessary, update the deletion status of the vendors to ensure consistency. You can either mark all vendors for deletion or remove the deletion flag from those that are marked.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Process:
  
  If this error occurs during a data migration process, ensure that the data being migrated is consistent. You may need to preprocess the data to align the deletion statuses before executing the migration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration or conversion process you are executing. There may be additional guidelines or best practices to follow.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the process to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE16N to view the LFB1 table and check the vendor records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  Data Consistency: Always ensure data consistency when dealing with master data in SAP, especially during migrations or conversions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.