How To Fix CNVA_20400_CHECK083 - Renaming of secondary cost elements not consistent across all KOKRS

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVA_20400_CHECK - Messages for contorlling areas checks

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Renaming of secondary cost elements not consistent across all KOKRS

Renaming of secondary cost elements not consistent across all
controlling areas. If secondary cost elements with the same name exist
in more than one controlling area, it is technically the same cost
element if the corresponding controlling areas have the same chart of
accounts assigned. A mapped secondary cost element must be included in
the mapping of each controlling area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVA_20400_CHECK083 - Renaming of secondary cost elements not consistent across all KOKRS ?

  The SAP error message CNVA_20400_CHECK083 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the renaming of secondary cost elements across different controlling areas (KOKRS). This typically occurs during the process of renaming cost elements in the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when the changes are not uniformly applied across all relevant controlling areas.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Renaming: The primary cause of this error is that the secondary cost elements have been renamed in some controlling areas but not in others. This inconsistency can lead to issues in reporting and data integrity.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the renaming from being applied uniformly across all controlling areas.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been changes made manually, it can lead to discrepancies in the naming conventions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Renaming Consistency: Review the renaming of secondary cost elements across all controlling areas. Ensure that the names are consistent and that any changes made in one controlling area are reflected in all others.
  Use Transaction Code OKEQ: You can use transaction code OKEQ to check the settings for cost element accounting and ensure that the renaming is consistent across all controlling areas.
  Manual Correction: If inconsistencies are found, manually correct the names of the secondary cost elements in the controlling areas where they do not match.
  Transport Requests: If the changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests are correctly moved to the production environment to maintain consistency.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to cost element accounting for any specific guidelines or best practices regarding renaming.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKEQ (Cost Element Accounting) and OKEP (Cost Element Master Data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling cost element renaming.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the renaming does not affect reporting or other functionalities within the CO module.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to cost elements and that they are aware of the implications of renaming.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNVA_20400_CHECK083 error and ensure consistency in your cost element naming conventions across all controlling areas.