Message type: E = Error
Message class:  CNVA_20400_CHECK - Messages for contorlling areas checks 
Message number: 046
Message text: There is no activated substitution for the relevant controlling areas.
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The SAP error message CNVA_20400_CHECK046 indicates that there is no activated substitution for the relevant controlling areas in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a transaction or report that requires a substitution rule to be in place for the controlling area, but none has been defined or activated.
Cause: Missing Substitution Rule: The primary cause of this error is that there is no substitution rule defined for the controlling area you are working with. Inactive Substitution: Even if a substitution rule exists, it may not be activated, leading to this error.
Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the substitution rules in the controlling area.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can follow these steps: Check Substitution Rules: Go to the transaction code OB28 (or navigate through the menu: Controlling > General Controlling > Substitution > Define Substitution). Check if there are
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