How To Fix CNV_PE_S4109 - Remove the tax category from the offset account &1 in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE_S4 - Messages for Posting Engine S/4 Content

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Remove the tax category from the offset account &1 in company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_PE_S4109 - Remove the tax category from the offset account &1 in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message CNV_PE_S4109 indicates that there is an issue with the tax category assigned to an offset account in a specific company code. This error typically arises during the migration or conversion process, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the offset account (the account that is used to balance a transaction) has a tax category assigned to it, which is not allowed in the context of the migration or conversion process. In SAP, certain accounts, especially those that are used for offsetting entries, should not have a tax category assigned to them. This is to ensure that the accounting entries are correctly processed without any tax implications.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to remove the tax category from the specified offset account. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Offset Account: The error message will specify the offset account (denoted as &1) and the company code (denoted as &2). Make a note of these details.
  
  
  Access the Account in SAP:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record).
  Enter the company code and the offset account number to access the account details.
  
  
  
  Edit the Account:
  
  In the account details, navigate to the Control Data tab.
  Look for the field related to the tax category (usually labeled as "Tax Category" or similar).
  Remove the tax category from this field.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After removing the tax category, save the changes to the account.
  
  
  Re-run the Migration/Conversion Process: After making the necessary changes, re-run the migration or conversion process to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration or conversion process you are using. This can provide additional context and guidelines.
  Consult SAP Support: If you continue to face issues or if the error persists after making the changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to perform thorough testing to ensure that the accounting entries are processed correctly and that there are no further issues related to tax categories.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNV_PE_S4109 error and proceed with your migration or conversion process.