How To Fix CNVA_20400_CHECK044 - There is no activated validation for the relevant controlling areas.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVA_20400_CHECK - Messages for contorlling areas checks

• Message number: 044

• Message text: There is no activated validation for the relevant controlling areas.

There is no activated validation for the relevant controlling areas. No
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVA_20400_CHECK044 - There is no activated validation for the relevant controlling areas. ?

  The SAP error message CNVA_20400_CHECK044 indicates that there is no activated validation for the relevant controlling areas in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction or process that requires validation rules to be in place for controlling areas, but those rules have not been activated or configured.
  Cause:
  
  No Validation Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the validation for the controlling area has not been activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the controlling area or the validation rules themselves.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or activate the validations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Validation Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB28 (for validation) or OB29 (for substitution) in SAP.
  Check if there are any validations defined for the relevant controlling area.
  If there are no validations, you will need to create and activate them.
  
  
  
  Create/Activate Validation:
  
  If validations are not defined, you can create a new validation by clicking on the "New Entries" button in the validation screen.
  Define the necessary validation rules according to your business requirements.
  After creating the validation, ensure that it is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is correctly configured in the system.
  You can check this in the transaction code OKKP (Controlling Area) to verify the settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify validation settings.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB28: For creating and managing validations.
  OB29: For creating and managing substitutions.
  OKKP: For controlling area configuration.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on validations and substitutions in controlling.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNVA_20400_CHECK044 error and ensure that the necessary validations are in place for your controlling areas.