How To Fix CNVA_20400_CHECK073 - The involved controlling areas use different currency types for PCA.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVA_20400_CHECK - Messages for contorlling areas checks

• Message number: 073

• Message text: The involved controlling areas use different currency types for PCA.

The involved controlling areas use different currency types for PCA. A
harmonization is needed before the controlling area merge. You cannot
run the transformation solution Controlling Area Merge because certain
prerequisites have not been met. We recommend that you contact SAP for
support by creating a ticket using component CA-LT-CNV.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVA_20400_CHECK073 - The involved controlling areas use different currency types for PCA. ?

  The SAP error message CNVA_20400_CHECK073 indicates that there is a mismatch in the currency types used for Profit Center Accounting (PCA) in different controlling areas. This typically occurs during the migration or integration of controlling areas where the currency settings are not aligned.
  Cause:
  
  Different Currency Types: Each controlling area in SAP can have different currency types (e.g., company code currency, controlling area currency, and object currency). If two or more controlling areas involved in a transaction or report use different currency types for PCA, this error will be triggered.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the controlling areas may not be consistent, leading to discrepancies in how currencies are defined and used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for each controlling area involved. You can do this by navigating to SPRO > Controlling > Profit Center Accounting > Master Data > Define Profit Center and checking the currency settings.
  Ensure that the currency types are consistent across the controlling areas that are being used together.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If you find discrepancies, you may need to adjust the currency settings in one or more controlling areas to ensure they match. This may involve changing the currency type or reconfiguring the controlling area settings.
  
  
  
  Data Migration:
  
  If this error occurs during a data migration process, ensure that the data being migrated adheres to the currency settings of the target controlling area. You may need to transform or adjust the data accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (to check company code settings) and OKKP (to check controlling area settings) to review and adjust currency settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking and adjusting the settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the currency types are consistent across the controlling areas, you should be able to resolve the CNVA_20400_CHECK073 error.