How To Fix CNVA_20000_ANALYSIS046 - Accounting documents using external number ranges

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVA_20000_ANALYSIS - Fiscal Year Conversion Analysis - Messages

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Accounting documents using external number ranges

Accounting documents using external number ranges:
For external number ranges, mapping will be created for accounting
documents numbers in activity "Mapping of Accounting Documents using
External Number Ranges" in phase "Preprocessing programs DURING system
lock" based on the prefix given for each impacted number range number,
for details please refer to the documentation of "Mapping of Accounting
Documents using External Number Ranges".
The old number range number should be adjusted in a way that, after
adding the prefix, the accounting documents should lie in the respective
intervals. Example: Accounting document number 10001 has originally been
posted in year 2010 and is now going to be changed to year 2009, which
causes a duplicate record. If you provide a prefix (for example 'SAP'),
the document number is changed accordingly (to SAP0010001). If the
existing document number already has the maximum allowed length, the
prefix replaces the first digits of the existing number. For example, if
the document number is 1000000001 and the prefix is 'SAP', then the new
document number is 'SAP0000001'.
Note:
This approach will create gaps in FI document numbering.
All above suggestions must be agreed with your auditors before you
proceed with the conversion.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVA_20000_ANALYSIS046 - Accounting documents using external number ranges ?

  The SAP error message CNVA_20000_ANALYSIS046 typically indicates an issue related to accounting documents that are using external number ranges. This error can arise during various processes, such as posting accounting documents or during data migration activities.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  External Number Range Configuration: The system is configured to use external number ranges for accounting documents, but the number range has not been properly defined or is exhausted.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the external number range.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be configured to allow external number ranges.
  Data Migration Issues: If this error occurs during a data migration process, it may be due to incorrect mapping or configuration of number ranges in the migration tool.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object for accounting documents (e.g., FBN1 for financial accounting).
  Ensure that the external number range is defined correctly and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBD4 to check the configuration of the document types.
  Ensure that the document type you are using is set to allow external number ranges.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to use the external number range.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Check:
  
  If the error occurs during data migration, review the mapping of number ranges in the migration tool.
  Ensure that the external number ranges are correctly assigned and that there are no conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBD4: Document Type Configuration
  FB01: Post Document
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on number range management and accounting document configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions related to similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.