How To Fix CNVA_20400_CHECK013 - Controlling areas use different fiscal year variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVA_20400_CHECK - Messages for contorlling areas checks

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Controlling areas use different fiscal year variants

Controlling areas use different fiscal year variants with differences
regarding calendar year. Harmonization of fiscal year variant settings
is needed before the controlling area merge is possible. 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVA_20400_CHECK013 - Controlling areas use different fiscal year variants ?

  The SAP error message CNVA_20400_CHECK013 indicates that there is a mismatch in the fiscal year variants between different controlling areas in your SAP system. This error typically arises during processes that involve multiple controlling areas, such as during the transfer of data or when executing certain transactions that require consistency across controlling areas.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the controlling areas involved in the transaction or process are configured with different fiscal year variants. Each fiscal year variant defines the structure of the fiscal year, including the number of periods, special periods, and the start and end dates. If two controlling areas have different fiscal year variants, it can lead to inconsistencies and errors when trying to process data across them.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the controlling areas involved are using the same fiscal year variant. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the