How To Fix CNVA_20400_CHECK040 - A mix of explicit and implicit merges into a statistical key figure

CNVA_20400_CHECK040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVA_20400_CHECK - Messages for contorlling areas checks

• Message number: 040

• Message text: A mix of explicit and implicit merges into a statistical key figure

A mix of explicit and implicit merges into a statistical key figure was
detected. This happens when statistical key figures will be merged, but
the mapping only contains a part of the source statistical key figures.
To avoid unwanted merges you have to specify all source values of the
given target statistical key figure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CNVA_20400_CHECK040 - Details

• The SAP error message CNVA_20400_CHECK040 indicates that there is a mix of explicit and implicit merges into a statistical key figure in your planning or reporting process. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or other planning applications where statistical key figures are used to aggregate data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Explicit Merges: These are merges that are defined by the user, where specific data sources or characteristics are combined intentionally.
  Implicit Merges: These occur automatically based on the system's logic, where the system combines data without explicit instructions from the user.
  The error arises when both types of merges are attempted on the same statistical key figure, leading to ambiguity in how the data should be aggregated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Merges: Check the configuration of your statistical key figures to identify where explicit and implicit merges are being defined. Ensure that you are not mixing