How To Fix CNV_PE_S4_AFS017 - Company code does not exist for the plant in Target system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE_S4_AFS - Messages for Posting Engine AFS to S/4 Content

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Company code does not exist for the plant in Target system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_PE_S4_AFS017 - Company code does not exist for the plant in Target system ?

  The SAP error message CNV_PE_S4_AFS017 indicates that there is a mismatch between the company code and the plant in the target system during a data migration or conversion process. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP S/4HANA migrations, especially when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other data migration tools.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Company Code: The specified company code does not exist in the target system for the given plant.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with the mapping of company codes and plants between the source and target systems.
  Configuration Issues: The target system may not be properly configured to recognize the relationship between the company code and the plant.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being migrated, such as incorrect or incomplete entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Company Code and Plant:
  
  Check if the company code exists in the target system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP (Transaction Code: OX02 for company codes).
  Ensure that the plant is correctly assigned to the company code in the target system (Transaction Code: OX18 for plant assignment).
  
  
  
  Update Mapping:
  
  If you are using a migration tool, review the mapping settings to ensure that the company codes and plants are correctly mapped from the source to the target system.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Entries:
  
  If the company code does not exist, you may need to create it in the target system. Ensure that all necessary configurations are completed for the new company code.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Review the data being migrated for any inconsistencies or errors. Ensure that all required fields are populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration process you are using. There may be specific guidelines or prerequisites that need to be followed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test migration to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OX02 (Company Code), OX18 (Plant Assignment), and others that may be useful for checking configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Migration Cockpit: If using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit, review the migration templates and ensure that all required data is included and correctly formatted.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNV_PE_S4_AFS017 error and successfully complete your data migration.