How To Fix CNVA_COA018 - Select the folder icon of the CoA node, and choose 'Desel. all CoCds'

CNVA_COA018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVA_COA -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Select the folder icon of the CoA node, and choose 'Desel. all CoCds'

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CNVA_COA018 - Details

• The SAP error message CNVA_COA018 typically occurs in the context of the Chart of Accounts (CoA) management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the user is trying to perform an action related to the Chart of Accounts but has not selected the appropriate options or has not followed the required steps.
  
  Cause:
  The error message CNVA_COA018 is triggered when the user attempts to deselect all CoCds (Company Codes) in the Chart of Accounts without first selecting the folder icon of the CoA node. This can happen if:
  
  The user is not in the correct context or screen to perform the action.
  The user has not selected the CoA node properly before trying to deselect the Company Codes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  Navigate to the CoA Node: Ensure you are in the correct section of the SAP interface where the Chart of Accounts is displayed.
  Select the CoA Node: Click on the folder