How To Fix CNVA_20290_CHECK098 - The same G/L account number exits in more than one company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 098

• Message text: The same G/L account number exits in more than one company code

The same G/L account number is assigned to more than one house bank
account ID in company codes that will be merged (see table T012K 'House
bank accounts'). The account with the same number would consequently
also be merged. It may be necessary to make a transfer posting for one
(or several) of the G/L accounts that are now in different company
codes, but would no longer be so after the merge.
If identical G/L account assignments to a house bank account IDs were
already in the same company code before the conversion, this was either
intended or an error, and the company code merge will not have any
influence on the given situation (by default).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVA_20290_CHECK098 - The same G/L account number exits in more than one company code ?

  The SAP error message CNVA_20290_CHECK098 indicates that the same General Ledger (G/L) account number is being used in more than one company code, which is not allowed in certain configurations or scenarios within SAP. This can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and data integrity.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate G/L Account Creation: The same G/L account number has been created in multiple company codes, which can happen if the account is not properly defined as a cross-company code account.
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to restrict the use of the same G/L account across different company codes.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there were manual entries, it may lead to duplicate G/L accounts being created inadvertently.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the G/L account master data and check if the account is defined for multiple company codes. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code FS00 and entering the G/L account number to see its details.
  
  
  
  Consolidate G/L Accounts:
  
  If the same G/L account is needed across multiple company codes, consider consolidating the accounts or using a different account number for each company code.
  
  
  
  Adjust Company Code Settings:
  
  If the business process allows, you may need to adjust the settings in the configuration to allow the same G/L account to be used across different company codes. This can be done in the Financial Accounting (FI) module settings.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If duplicates were created due to data migration or manual errors, you may need to clean up the data by deleting or merging the duplicate accounts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling G/L accounts across company codes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to G/L accounts and company code settings.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Accounting for further assistance.