How To Fix CNV_OT_APPL_PE059 - FI document for reference information is not found (s. long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_OT_APPL_PE - Messages for application specific functions

• Message number: 059

• Message text: FI document for reference information is not found (s. long text)

What causes this issue?

Trying to determine the Financials document number for a reference
information failed. The reference information was:
AWREF/AWORG,,- &V1&
AWKEY,,,,- &V2&
AWTYP,,,,- &V3&
AWSYS,,,,- &V4&

System Response

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?

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_OT_APPL_PE059 - FI document for reference information is not found (s. long text) ?

  The SAP error message CNV_OT_APPL_PE059 indicates that a Financial (FI) document reference information is not found. This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's tools for data transfer or during system upgrades.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Reference Data: The error usually occurs when the system is unable to find the reference information for a financial document that is expected to be present in the database. This could be due to:
  
  Incomplete data migration.
  Data inconsistencies or corruption.
  Missing entries in the relevant tables (e.g., BKPF, BSEG).
  Incorrect configuration or mapping during the migration process.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number being referenced may not exist in the system, either due to a typo or because it was not included in the migration.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the document, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Existence: Verify if the document number exists in the relevant tables (BKPF for header data and BSEG for line item data). You can do this using transaction codes like SE16 or SE11.
  
  
  Review Migration Logs: If this error occurred during a migration process, check the migration logs for any warnings or errors that might indicate why the reference information is missing.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the financial documents to ensure that all necessary data is present and correctly linked.
  
  
  Re-run Migration: If the issue is due to incomplete data migration, consider re-running the migration process for the affected documents, ensuring that all necessary data is included.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the financial documents in question.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and others that can help you investigate the issue.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data migration and the specific tools being used (e.g., SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit, LSMW).
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for more in-depth troubleshooting.