How To Fix CNVA_20290_CHECK011 - There are company codes with and without assignment to controlling areas

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVA_20290_CHECK - Message class for company code merge preanalysis

• Message number: 011

• Message text: There are company codes with and without assignment to controlling areas

There are company codes with and without assignment to controlling
areas. A merge of the controlling areas must be done and it must be
analyzed which additional adaptations have to be done for the company
codes, which did not use controlling areas so far. Please contact SAP
for further assistance.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVA_20290_CHECK011 - There are company codes with and without assignment to controlling areas ?

  The SAP error message CNVA_20290_CHECK011 indicates that there are inconsistencies in the assignment of company codes to controlling areas within your SAP system. Specifically, it means that some company codes are assigned to a controlling area while others are not, which can lead to issues in financial reporting and controlling processes.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Assignments: Some company codes are linked to a controlling area, while others are not. This inconsistency can arise from changes in configuration, mergers, or acquisitions where company codes were created or modified without proper assignment to a controlling area.
  Configuration Errors: During the setup of the controlling area or company codes, there may have been errors or omissions in the configuration process.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or during an upgrade, it’s possible that the assignments were not correctly established.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Assignments:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Settings > Company Code > Assign Company Code to Controlling Area).
  Review the list of company codes and their assignments to controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Assign Company Codes to Controlling Areas:
  
  If you find company codes that are not assigned to any controlling area, you can assign them to the appropriate controlling area.
  Ensure that the controlling area is set up correctly and that it meets the requirements for the company codes you are assigning.
  
  
  
  Remove Unnecessary Assignments:
  
  If there are company codes that should not be assigned to any controlling area, you may need to remove their assignments to avoid confusion.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  After making changes, perform a consistency check to ensure that all company codes are correctly assigned to their respective controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to your version of SAP and the configuration of controlling areas and company codes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: Assign Company Code to Controlling Area
  OKKP: Maintain Controlling Area
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that financial reporting and controlling functionalities are working as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNVA_20290_CHECK011 error and ensure that your company codes and controlling areas are properly configured.