How To Fix CNVA_20400_CHECK019 - PCA is activated only for one or more source controlling areas

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVA_20400_CHECK - Messages for contorlling areas checks

• Message number: 019

• Message text: PCA is activated only for one or more source controlling areas

PCA is activated only for one or more source controlling areas, not for
reference controlling area. Reference Controlling area has to be
activated for PCA. See OSS note 702854. You cannot run the
transformation solution Controlling Area Merge because certain
prerequisites have not been met.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVA_20400_CHECK019 - PCA is activated only for one or more source controlling areas ?

  The SAP error message CNVA_20400_CHECK019 indicates that the Profit Center Accounting (PCA) is activated for only one or more source controlling areas, which can lead to issues when trying to perform certain operations that require PCA to be activated across all relevant controlling areas.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Inconsistent PCA Activation: PCA is activated for some controlling areas but not for others. This inconsistency can occur during the configuration of controlling areas or when migrating data.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from one system to another, and PCA is not uniformly activated across all controlling areas, this error may occur.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the controlling area settings, where PCA is not properly set up for all areas involved in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check PCA Activation:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OKKP (Controlling Area) and check the settings for the controlling areas involved.
  Ensure that PCA is activated for all relevant controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Activate PCA:
  
  If PCA is not activated for certain controlling areas, you can activate it by navigating to the configuration settings in the controlling area and enabling PCA.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for each controlling area to ensure that they are consistent and correctly set up for PCA.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this error occurs during a data migration process, ensure that the migration process is correctly handling PCA activation for all controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to PCA and controlling area configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OKKP: Controlling Area Configuration
  OKB9: Activate PCA
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Profit Center Accounting and controlling area settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.