How To Fix BP021 - System is activating availability control -> see long text

BP021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 021

• Message text: System is activating availability control -> see long text

What causes this issue?

Availability control will be activated when you next save or check
data.
Availability control is active:
if it is so stated in availability control information (choose Extras
-> Availability control -> Info)
if you can access the "Assigned" view in the budgeting function. The
assigned value comprises actual and commitment values.
in hierarchically structured objects, such as those in Funds Management
or the Project System, if you can access the reference by choosing
Extras - > Availability control. The reference displays the following:
assigned budget
distributable budget (=distributed budget minus assigned budget)
the higher-level, budget-carrying object for an object which does not
have budget. Assignments (actual and commitments) for an object and
all the lower-level objects without budget are checked against this
"controlling element".

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP021 - System is activating availability control -> see long text ?

  The SAP error message BP021, which states "System is activating availability control -> see long text," typically occurs in the context of budget management and availability control in SAP. This error can arise when there are issues related to the configuration or activation of availability control for a particular budget or controlling area.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The availability control settings may not be properly configured for the controlling area or the budget type.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate or manage availability control.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from activating availability control.
  System Settings: The system may not be set up to allow for availability control in the specific context (e.g., project, internal order).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for availability control in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the controlling area and budget types are