How To Fix CNVA_20290_CHECK076 - The participating CoCodes use different charts of depreciation for asset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 076

• Message text: The participating CoCodes use different charts of depreciation for asset

The involved company codes use different charts of depreciation for
asset valuation. You cannot run the transformation solution Company Code
Merge because certain prerequisites have not been met. We recommend that
you contact SAP for support by creating a ticket using component
CA-LT-CNV.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVA_20290_CHECK076 - The participating CoCodes use different charts of depreciation for asset ?

  The SAP error message CNVA_20290_CHECK076 indicates that there is a mismatch in the charts of depreciation used by different company codes (CoCodes) involved in an asset transaction. This typically occurs during processes such as asset transfers, where assets are being moved between company codes that have been configured with different charts of depreciation.
  Cause:
  
  Different Charts of Depreciation: Each company code in SAP can have its own chart of depreciation. If an asset is being transferred from one company code to another and the two company codes have different charts of depreciation, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the asset accounting module may not be aligned across the company codes, leading to discrepancies in how assets are managed and depreciated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Charts of Depreciation:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAYZ (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Integration with General Ledger > Define Chart of Depreciation).
  Verify the charts of depreciation assigned to the involved company codes. Ensure that they are compatible or the same if the asset is to be transferred.
  
  
  
  Align the Charts of Depreciation:
  
  If the company codes are intended to use the same depreciation methods, consider aligning their charts of depreciation. This may involve creating a new chart of depreciation or modifying existing ones.
  If the company codes are meant to have different depreciation methods, you may need to handle the asset transfer differently, possibly by adjusting the asset values or creating a new asset in the target company code.
  
  
  
  Asset Transfer Process:
  
  If you are transferring an asset, consider using the appropriate transaction codes (like ABT1N for transfer within the same company code or ABT2N for inter-company transfers) and ensure that the asset is correctly set up in the target company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling assets across different company codes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transfer to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), ABT1N (Transfer within Company Code), and ABT2N (Transfer between Company Codes).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user performing the asset transfer has the necessary authorizations to execute transactions across the involved company codes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNVA_20290_CHECK076 error and successfully manage asset transactions between different company codes in SAP.