How To Fix CNV_20900146 - Account group &1 does not belong to Vendor &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20900 - Message class for package CNV_20900

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Account group &1 does not belong to Vendor &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20900146 - Account group &1 does not belong to Vendor &2 ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20900146 indicates that there is an issue with the account group associated with a vendor in the system. Specifically, the error states that the account group specified does not belong to the vendor in question. This can occur during data migration or when trying to create or modify vendor master data.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Group Assignment: The account group assigned to the vendor may not be valid or may not match the vendor's configuration.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system, the mapping of account groups to vendors may not have been done correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The account group may not be properly configured in the system, or the vendor may not be assigned to the correct company code or purchasing organization.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the vendor data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBD2 (for account group configuration) and verify that the account group is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the account group is assigned to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) to check the vendor's details and confirm that the account group is correctly assigned.
  If necessary, use XK02 (Change Vendor) to update the vendor's account group.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this error occurs during data migration, review the mapping of account groups to vendors in your migration tool or process.
  Ensure that the data being imported is consistent with the existing configuration in SAP.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify vendor data. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to vendor master data and account groups for additional insights.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  OBD2: Account Group Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to vendor master data issues or specific error messages for additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections.