How To Fix CNV_40305049 - EC-PCA is active for controlling area &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: 049

• Message text: EC-PCA is active for controlling area &1

What causes this issue?

A warning occurred during the asset account determination merge check.

System Response

Company code &V2& is assigned to controlling area &V1&. Assets that
belong to company code &V1& are assigned to participating asset account
determinations.
If EC-PCA is active for certain controlling area and the transfer
postings is identified for certain participating assets then PCA
documents will also be posted. Detailed information of the impacted
asset account determinations 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?

Check for the proper account assignment to cost center for the assets of
the participating asset account determinations in table ANLZ. Profit
center will be derived from the cost center assigned to particular
asset.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_40305049 - EC-PCA is active for controlling area &1 ?

  The SAP error message CNV_40305049 indicates that the EC-PCA (Enterprise Controlling - Profit Center Accounting) is active for a specific controlling area. This error typically arises during data migration or when trying to perform certain operations that are not compatible with the active EC-PCA settings.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system has detected that the Profit Center Accounting (PCA) functionality is enabled for the specified controlling area. This can prevent certain operations, such as data migration or changes to the controlling area settings, from being executed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check EC-PCA Activation: Verify if EC-PCA is indeed required for the controlling area in question. If it is not needed, you may consider deactivating it.
  
  
  Deactivate EC-PCA:
  
  If you determine that EC-PCA is not needed, you can deactivate it. This typically involves:
  
  Navigating to the configuration settings for the controlling area.
  Deactivating the EC-PCA functionality.
  
  
  Note that deactivating EC-PCA may have implications for your financial reporting and should be done with caution.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to EC-PCA and the specific error message for any additional guidance or prerequisites.
  
  
  Check for Migration Tools: If you are using a migration tool (like SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit), ensure that the settings and configurations align with the requirements of the tool.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide specific guidance based on your system configuration and requirements.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for controlling area settings) or OKKP (for controlling area configuration) to check or modify settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the system thoroughly to confirm that the error is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  Always ensure that you have proper backups and that changes are made in a controlled manner, especially in production environments.