How To Fix CNVA_20290_CHECK137 - Business areas are used in the client

CNVA_20290_CHECK137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Business areas are used in the client

Business areas are used in the client. Note that a business area
conversion is not in the scope of this transformation solution. If you
additionally would like to do a business area conversion please contact
SAP for support by creating a ticket using component CA-LT-CNV.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CNVA_20290_CHECK137 - Details

• The SAP error message CNVA_20290_CHECK137 typically indicates an issue related to the use of business areas in the client. This error often arises during the migration or conversion processes, particularly when using tools like the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or during system upgrades.
  
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that business areas are still being used in the client, which may not be compatible with the target system or the intended configuration. In SAP S/4HANA, the use of business areas is deprecated, and the system encourages the use of profit centers or segments instead. If business areas are still active in your configuration, it can lead to this error during migration or data conversion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Area Usage:
  
  Use transaction codes like S_ALR_87012357 (Report for Business Area) to identify where business areas are being used in your client.
  Review the configuration and data in the relevant modules (e.g.,