How To Fix CNVA_20400_CHECK009 - One or more controlling areas are not assigned to FM Area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVA_20400_CHECK - Messages for contorlling areas checks

• Message number: 009

• Message text: One or more controlling areas are not assigned to FM Area

One or more controlling areas are not assigned to Financial Management
Area but target controlling area is. No technical preparation is needed,
but all source controlling areas will be assigned Financial Management
Area after conversion.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVA_20400_CHECK009 - One or more controlling areas are not assigned to FM Area ?

  The SAP error message CNVA_20400_CHECK009 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of controlling areas to the Funds Management (FM) area. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a valid assignment between the controlling area and the FM area, but such an assignment does not exist.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that one or more controlling areas have not been assigned to the relevant FM area in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Issues: The controlling area may not have been properly configured to link with the FM area.
  Missing Assignments: The necessary assignments between the controlling area and the FM area have not been made in the system.
  Changes in Configuration: Recent changes in the configuration might have led to the loss of existing assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the controlling areas are correctly assigned to the FM area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Public Sector Management -> Funds Management -> Master Data -> Assign Controlling Area to FM Area
  
  
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  In the configuration screen, check if the controlling area you are working with is assigned to the relevant FM area.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to create the assignment.
  
  
  
  Create Assignment:
  
  If the assignment is missing, you can create it by selecting the appropriate controlling area and FM area and saving the changes.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary assignments, validate the configuration to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  Once the assignments are made, try to execute the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for controlling area settings) and FMX1 (for FM area settings) to check and manage your configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on configuring controlling areas and FM areas.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues affecting the configuration.