How To Fix CNV_40305038 - Validation rule is active for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_40305 - Asset transfer postings due to a change of account determ.

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Validation rule is active for company code &1

What causes this issue?

A warning occurred during the asset class merge check.

System Response

Assets that belong to company code &V1& are assigned to participating
asset classes.
It was found that there is a necessity for transfer postings as there is
semantic change in asset account determination. Detailed information of
the impacted asset classes can be retrieved from table CNV_40305_MERGE
with selection criteria MERGE_TYPE = 'C'.

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

How to fix this error?

It is important to check the status and consistency of validation rule.
If the rule is not consistent, then it might lead to error during
transfer postings.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_40305038 - Validation rule is active for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message CNV_40305038 indicates that a validation rule is active for a specific company code, which is preventing the execution of a certain operation or process. This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's data migration tools.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  A validation rule has been defined in the system that checks certain conditions for the specified company code.
  The validation rule may be set to ensure data integrity or compliance with business rules.
  The data being processed does not meet the criteria defined in the validation rule, leading to the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Validation Rule:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the validation rules in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting).
  Use transaction codes like OB28 (for validation) to review the active validation rules for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Review the Data:
  
  Analyze the data that is being processed to ensure it meets the criteria set by the validation rule.
  Correct any discrepancies in the data that may be causing the validation to fail.
  
  
  
  Modify or Deactivate the Validation Rule:
  
  If the validation rule is too strict or not applicable for the current data migration, consider modifying the rule to accommodate the data.
  Alternatively, if appropriate, you can temporarily deactivate the validation rule while performing the migration and reactivate it afterward.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific validation rule for additional context and guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the data integrity is maintained.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB28 (for validation rules) and OBD2 (for substitution rules) to manage validations effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the error message CNV_40305038.
  Data Migration Tools: If you are using tools like SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or SAP Data Services, refer to their specific documentation for handling validation errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.