How To Fix CNVA_20290_CHECK117 - Consolidation is not relevant for the participating company codes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Consolidation is not relevant for the participating company codes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVA_20290_CHECK117 - Consolidation is not relevant for the participating company codes ?

  The SAP error message CNVA_20290_CHECK117 indicates that the consolidation process is not relevant for the participating company codes in your SAP system. This typically occurs during the consolidation process in SAP Financial Consolidation or SAP S/4HANA when the system identifies that the company codes involved are not set up correctly for consolidation.
  Causes:
  
  Company Code Configuration: The participating company codes may not be configured for consolidation. This could be due to missing settings in the company code master data.
  Consolidation Group Assignment: The company codes may not be assigned to the correct consolidation group or may not be included in the consolidation structure.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the company codes, such as missing or incorrect entries in the consolidation settings.
  Inactive Company Codes: The company codes involved may be inactive or not set up for the current fiscal year.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Go to the company code configuration in SAP and ensure that the company codes are set up for consolidation. This includes checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Ensure that the relevant company codes are marked as "consolidation relevant."
  
  
  
  Verify Consolidation Group:
  
  Check the consolidation group assignment for the company codes. Ensure that they are included in the correct consolidation group.
  You can do this by navigating to the consolidation group settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Consolidation Structure:
  
  Ensure that the consolidation structure is correctly defined and that the company codes are included in the structure.
  Check if the consolidation version is correctly set up to include the relevant company codes.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the master data or transaction data related to the company codes.
  Correct any inconsistencies found during the check.
  
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company codes are active for the fiscal year you are trying to consolidate. If they are not, you may need to activate them or adjust the fiscal year settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and the consolidation process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for company code settings) or SAC1 (for consolidation settings) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.