How To Fix CNV_20900074 - The scenario is N:1 merge of vendor numbers

CNV_20900074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20900 - Message class for package CNV_20900

• Message number: 074

• Message text: The scenario is N:1 merge of vendor numbers

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CNV_20900074 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_20900074, which pertains to the scenario of N:1 merge of vendor numbers, typically occurs during data migration or data transformation processes, particularly when using SAP's data migration tools like the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error CNV_20900074 indicates that there is an issue with merging multiple vendor numbers into a single vendor number. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: The vendor records being merged may have conflicting or inconsistent data, such as different addresses, payment terms, or other attributes that cannot be reconciled automatically.
  
  
  Missing Mapping: There may be a lack of proper mapping between the vendor numbers being merged, leading to ambiguity in how the data should be consolidated.
  
  
  Business Rules Violations: The merge operation may violate certain business rules or constraints defined in the system, such as unique constraints on certain fields.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP