How To Fix CNV_20900198 - Target &2: New account group to be assigned for vendor &1 with priority

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20900 - Message class for package CNV_20900

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Target &2: New account group to be assigned for vendor &1 with priority

Diagnosis
It was found that you are merging two or more source vendor numbers into
one target vendor number. However <ZH>New Account Group </>is not
defined for the source vendor for which the priority indicator is set.
For Example:
<ZH>Old Vendor New Vendor Priority Old
Account Group New Account Group</>
0000000001 00000001000 0001
LFF1
0000000002 00000001000 X 0002

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

Procedure
If you want to change the account group of a vendor during the merge,
specify the value under <ZH>New Account Group</> in the row of the
source vendor for which priority indicator is assigned. If you do not
want to change the account group, remove the <ZH>New Account Group</>
value for all souce values that are getting merged into one target
value.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20900198 - Target &2: New account group to be assigned for vendor &1 with priority ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20900198 typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools. This error indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of account groups for vendors during the migration process.
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the system is unable to assign a new account group to a vendor due to a priority conflict or missing configuration. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The target account group for the vendor may not be properly configured in the system.
  Priority Issues: There may be multiple account groups defined, and the system is unable to determine which one to assign based on the defined priorities.
  Data Inconsistencies: The source data may have inconsistencies or missing values that prevent the correct assignment of the account group.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Group Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the target account group is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OBD4 for vendor account groups).
  Verify that the account group is active and has the necessary settings.
  
  
  
  Review Migration Mapping:
  
  Check the mapping of the source data to the target account groups in the migration tool. Ensure that the mapping is correct and that all necessary fields are populated.
  
  
  
  Adjust Priority Settings:
  
  If there are multiple account groups, review the priority settings to ensure that the system can determine which account group to assign. You may need to adjust the priority or consolidate account groups if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing:
  
  Review the source data for any inconsistencies or missing values that could affect the assignment of account groups. Cleanse the data as needed before attempting the migration again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or notes related to the migration process for any specific instructions or known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test migration with a smaller dataset to ensure that the issue is resolved before proceeding with the full migration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBD4 (for account group configuration) and the migration cockpit transaction codes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on vendor migration issues.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error CNV_20900198 during your vendor migration process.