How To Fix CNVA_20400_CHECK111 - The cost elements to be merged use different cost element types.

CNVA_20400_CHECK111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVA_20400_CHECK - Messages for contorlling areas checks

• Message number: 111

• Message text: The cost elements to be merged use different cost element types.

The cost elements to be merged use different cost element types. A
conversion of the Chart of Accounts must be done before the controlling
area merge.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CNVA_20400_CHECK111 - Details

• The SAP error message CNVA_20400_CHECK111 indicates that there is an issue with merging cost elements in the system. Specifically, the error states that the cost elements you are trying to merge have different cost element types. This can occur during activities such as data migration or when attempting to consolidate cost elements in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the cost elements you are trying to merge belong to different categories or types. In SAP, cost elements can be classified into various types, such as:
  
  Primary Cost Elements: These are directly linked to financial accounting and represent costs that are posted directly to the cost center.
  Secondary Cost Elements: These are used for internal cost allocations and do not have a direct impact on financial accounting.
  
  When attempting to merge cost elements, SAP requires that both elements be of the same type. If they are not, the system will throw