How To Fix CNV_PE017 - Area information not valid

CNV_PE017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE - General messages for posting engine

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Area information not valid

What causes this issue?

The information for area with ID <ZH>&V1&</> is not valid.

System Response

No information found.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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CNV_PE017 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_PE017, which states "Area information not valid," typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's data migration tools or during the execution of specific programs related to the conversion of data from legacy systems to SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Area Code: The error often arises when the area code or area information being processed does not exist in the target SAP system. This could be due to a typo, outdated data, or an area that has not been defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The area might not be properly configured in the SAP system, leading to the system not recognizing it as valid.
  Data Mapping Issues: During data migration, if the mapping of legacy data to SAP data is incorrect, it can lead to this error.
  Missing Master Data: The required master data for the area might not have been created or uploaded into the SAP system