How To Fix CNVA_20290_CHECK023 - The material ledger is active

CNVA_20290_CHECK023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 023

• Message text: The material ledger is active

The material ledger is active for at least one participating company
code. Some participating company codes have a valuation area with an
activated material ledger and some company codes have a valuation area
with a material ledger that is not activated. If you merge company codes
with these settings, there will be inconsistencies and functional
restrictions. For more information see SAP note 596558.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CNVA_20290_CHECK023 - Details

• The SAP error message CNVA_20290_CHECK023 indicates that the material ledger is active for the company code or plant you are working with. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform certain transactions or processes that are not compatible with the active material ledger.
  
  Cause:
  The material ledger in SAP is a tool used for managing inventory and valuation in multiple currencies and for actual costing. When the material ledger is active, it imposes certain restrictions on how materials and inventory are handled. The error message CNVA_20290_CHECK023 usually occurs in scenarios such as:
  
  Attempting to post transactions that are not allowed when the material ledger is active.
  Trying to change settings or configurations that are incompatible with the active material ledger.
  Performing certain financial transactions that require the material ledger to be inactive.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Ledger Settings: Verify if the material ledger is indeed required for