How To Fix CNV_20900172 - &1 vendor numbers are not participating in the conversion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20900 - Message class for package CNV_20900

• Message number: 172

• Message text: &1 vendor numbers are not participating in the conversion

What causes this issue?

Not all the vendor numbers present in vendor master table (LFA1)
participate in conversion.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you wish to rename all the vendor numbers present in the system ,
specify the remaining vendor numbers in the mapping.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20900172 - &1 vendor numbers are not participating in the conversion ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20900172 indicates that certain vendor numbers are not participating in the conversion process during a data migration or conversion project, typically related to the SAP S/4HANA migration or similar data transformation tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Not Included in the Selection: The vendor numbers specified may not be included in the selection criteria for the conversion process.
  Inactive Vendors: The vendors might be inactive or not set up correctly in the system.
  Data Mapping Issues: There may be issues with the mapping of vendor data from the legacy system to the target system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the conversion process may not be set up to include these vendor numbers.
  Missing Data: Required data for the vendors may be missing or incomplete, preventing them from being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Vendor Selection: Review the selection criteria used for the conversion process to ensure that the vendor numbers in question are included.
  Verify Vendor Status: Check the status of the vendors in the system. Ensure they are active and properly configured.
  Data Mapping Review: Examine the data mapping rules to ensure that all necessary fields for the vendors are correctly mapped from the source to the target system.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for the conversion process to ensure that they are set up to include all relevant vendors.
  Data Completeness: Ensure that all required data for the vendors is complete and available for the conversion process.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific conversion project you are working on for any additional guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE38 to run reports or SE11 to check the data dictionary for vendor-related tables.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Testing: Conduct tests with a smaller set of vendor data to isolate the issue and verify that the conversion process works as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.