CNV_20410_CHECK036 - 2nd period type for OpCo &1: FY var.=&2; period type indic.=&3; &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20410_CHECK - Messages for ERKRS checks

• Message number: 036

• Message text: 2nd period type for OpCo &1: FY var.=&2; period type indic.=&3; &4

What causes this issue?

Second period type for Operating Concern &V1&:
Fiscal year variant for alternative period type = &V2&
Alternative period type indicator = &V3&
Indicators for update actual data and plan data in the second period
type: &V4&

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20410_CHECK036 - 2nd period type for OpCo &1: FY var.=&2; period type indic.=&3; &4 ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20410_CHECK036 typically relates to issues encountered during the conversion or migration of data, particularly in the context of financial periods and their configurations in SAP systems. This error message indicates a problem with the period type configuration for a specific operating company (OpCo) in relation to fiscal year variants.
  Cause:
  The error message can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Mismatch in Period Type Configuration: The period type defined for the operating company does not match the expected configuration for the fiscal year variant.
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Variant Assignment: The fiscal year variant assigned to the operating company may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the period type being used.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration, if the period types or fiscal year variants are not correctly mapped, this error can occur.
  Custom Configuration: If there are custom configurations or modifications in the system that affect how period types are handled, this could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Period Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the period types in your SAP system.
  Verify that the period type assigned to the operating company matches the expected configuration for the fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant assigned to the operating company.
  Ensure that it is correctly set up and that the period types associated with it are valid.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Mapping:
  
  If this error occurs during a data migration process, review the mapping of period types and fiscal year variants in the migration tool or process you are using.
  Ensure that all mappings are correct and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB29 (for fiscal year variant) and OB37 (for period types) to check and modify configurations.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal for detailed information on fiscal year variants and period types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the CNV_20410_CHECK036 error message in your SAP system.