How To Fix CNVA_20400_CHECK062 - An explicit merge of primary cost elements by a cost element mapping

CNVA_20400_CHECK062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVA_20400_CHECK - Messages for contorlling areas checks

• Message number: 062

• Message text: An explicit merge of primary cost elements by a cost element mapping

An explicit merge of primary cost elements by a cost element mapping was
detected. The solution Controlling Area Merge does not support primary
cost elements. To change primary cost elements a chart of accounts
conversion is required.

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CNVA_20400_CHECK062 - Details

• The SAP error message CNVA_20400_CHECK062 typically occurs during the migration or conversion process when there is an issue with the mapping of primary cost elements. This error indicates that there is an explicit merge of primary cost elements that is not properly defined or is conflicting with the existing configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Cost Element Mapping Issues: The error arises when there are multiple primary cost elements that are being merged, but the mapping is not correctly set up. This can happen if:
  
  The same cost element is being mapped to different target cost elements.
  There are inconsistencies in the mapping configuration.
  The source and target cost elements do not align properly.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: If there are inconsistencies in the data related to cost elements, such as missing or duplicate entries, this can trigger the error.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the cost element settings or in the migration tool can lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Cost Element Mapping:
  
  Check the