How To Fix CNV_20900184 - Participating vendors have different Language (LFA1-SPRAS)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20900 - Message class for package CNV_20900

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Participating vendors have different Language (LFA1-SPRAS)

Diagnosis
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 Language Key. (This setting is determined by the
indicator 'Language Key', field <ZH>LFA1-SPRAS</>).
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.
Procedure
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 Language Key of the old vendor record for which priority
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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20900184 - Participating vendors have different Language (LFA1-SPRAS) ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20900184 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the language settings for participating vendors in the vendor master data (specifically in the LFA1 table, which contains vendor information). This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, such as when using SAP's Data Migration tools or during system upgrades.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the vendor master records being processed have different language settings (stored in the SPRAS field of the LFA1 table). This can happen if:
  
  Vendors are created in different languages, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data from different sources is being merged, and the language settings do not match.
  There are missing translations for certain vendor records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Vendors: Determine which vendor records are causing the issue. You can do this by checking the vendor master data in the LFA1 table for the SPRAS field.
  
  
  Standardize Language Settings: Ensure that all participating vendors have the same language setting. You can do this by:
  
  Updating the vendor records to have a consistent language (e.g., all in English or all in the local language).
  Using transaction codes like XK02 (Change Vendor) to modify the language settings for the vendors.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Translations: If certain vendors are missing translations, you may need to add the necessary language entries for those vendors.
  
  
  Data Migration Tools: If you are using data migration tools (like SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit), ensure that the mapping and transformation rules are correctly set up to handle language settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration or conversion process you are using, as there may be additional guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, re-run the migration or conversion process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  LFA1 Table: This table contains vendor master data, including general information about vendors.
  SPRAS Field: This field indicates the language key for the vendor master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  Data Migration Best Practices: Familiarize yourself with best practices for data migration in SAP to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNV_20900184 error and ensure that your vendor master data is consistent across the participating vendors.