How To Fix CNVA_20290_CHECK116 - Participating companies do not use EC-CS

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Participating companies do not use EC-CS

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVA_20290_CHECK116 - Participating companies do not use EC-CS ?

  The SAP error message CNVA_20290_CHECK116 indicates that there is an issue related to the configuration of the participating companies in the context of the SAP Consolidation (EC-CS) module. Specifically, it suggests that the participating companies involved in the consolidation process do not utilize the Enterprise Consolidation (EC-CS) functionality.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The participating companies may not be set up correctly in the system to use EC-CS. This could be due to missing configuration settings or incorrect assignment of company codes.
  Incompatible Company Codes: The company codes involved in the consolidation might not be configured to use the EC-CS module, leading to this error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been changes in the company structure, it may lead to inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the participating companies and ensure that they are set up to use EC-CS.
  Verify that the company codes are correctly assigned to the consolidation group.
  
  
  
  Review EC-CS Settings:
  
  Ensure that the EC-CS settings are properly configured for the participating companies. This includes checking the settings in the EC-CS customizing (transaction code SPRO).
  Make sure that the necessary parameters for consolidation are defined.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Check the data for the participating companies to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  If data has been migrated, ensure that the migration was successful and that all necessary configurations were carried over.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to EC-CS for any specific requirements or additional configuration steps that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches if this is a known issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  OBY6: For checking company code settings.
  CX01: For creating and managing consolidation groups.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to EC-CS and the specific error message for any known issues or updates.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation on EC-CS to better understand the setup and requirements for participating companies.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CNVA_20290_CHECK116 error message in SAP.