How To Fix CNVA_20400_CHECK005 - One or more controlling areas are not assigned to OC &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVA_20400_CHECK - Messages for contorlling areas checks

• Message number: 005

• Message text: One or more controlling areas are not assigned to OC &1

One or more controlling areas are not assigned to operating concern
&1 but reference controlling area is. No technical preparation is
needed, but all source controlling areas will use CO-PA after
conversion. (CO-PA customizing has to be checked and adjusted for
additional controlling areas).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVA_20400_CHECK005 - One or more controlling areas are not assigned to OC &1 ?

  The SAP error message CNVA_20400_CHECK005 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of controlling areas to an operating concern (OC). This error typically arises during the configuration of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) in SAP, where the system expects certain controlling areas to be assigned to the specified operating concern but finds that they are not.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that one or more controlling areas have not been assigned to the operating concern you are trying to work with. This can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The controlling area may not have been properly configured or linked to the operating concern.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been a mistake in the data entry process, leading to missing assignments.
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes in the configuration of controlling areas or operating concerns, it may lead to this error if the assignments were not updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the controlling areas are correctly assigned to the operating concern. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Enterprise Structure > Assignment > Controlling > Assign Controlling Area to Operating Concern.
  
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  In the assignment screen, check if the controlling area in question is listed under the operating concern you are working with.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Add Assignment:
  
  Select the appropriate controlling area and assign it to the operating concern.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Verify:
  
  After making the assignment, verify that the error no longer appears by attempting the action that previously triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OKKP (for controlling area settings) and KE52 (for operating concern settings) to check configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring controlling areas and operating concerns.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or CO consultant for further investigation, as there may be underlying issues that need to be addressed.