How To Fix CNVA_20400_CHECK011 - The involved controlling areas use different Chart of Accounts

CNVA_20400_CHECK011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVA_20400_CHECK - Messages for contorlling areas checks

• Message number: 011

• Message text: The involved controlling areas use different Chart of Accounts

The involved controlling areas use different Chart of Accounts. A
conversion of the Chart of Accounts must be done before the controlling
area merge. You cannot run the transformation solution Controlling Area
Merge because certain prerequisites have not been met. We recommend that
you contact SAP for support by creating a ticket using component
CA-LT-CNV.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CNVA_20400_CHECK011 - Details

• The SAP error message CNVA_20400_CHECK011 indicates that there is a mismatch in the Chart of Accounts (CoA) between different controlling areas involved in a transaction or process. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a cross-controlling area transaction, such as transferring costs or revenues between controlling areas that are configured with different Chart of Accounts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Chart of Accounts: The controlling areas involved in the transaction are assigned to different Chart of Accounts. This means that the account numbers and account types may not align, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the controlling areas may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to process transactions across them.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for cost centers, internal orders, or other objects may not be consistent across the controlling areas.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Chart of Accounts Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and check the assignment of the Chart of