How To Fix BUAVC804 - Change to BUAVC* tables: &1 entries require manual update in client &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUAVC - Generic message class AVC

• Message number: 804

• Message text: Change to BUAVC* tables: &1 entries require manual update in client &2

What causes this issue?

In client &V2&, &V1& entries of the tables <ZH>BUAVCLDGR</> (
<DS:DE.BUAVC_ALDNR>availability control ledgers</>) or <ZH>BUAVCSRC</> (
<DS:DE.BUAVC_ALSRC>availability control data sources</>) could not be
changed, because the AVC data source contains unknown values. SAP
currently supports the following values:
<LB>FMBC</> (application component: <LB>FM</> = Funds Management)
<LB>FMBP</> (application component: <LB>FM</>)
<LB>FMUC</> (application component: <LB>FM</>)
<LB>FMUP</> (application component: <LB>FM</>)
<LB>GMBP</> (application component: <LB>GM</> = Grants Management)
<LB>GMUP</> (application component: <LB>GM</>)

System Response

The field <DS:DE.BUAVC_APPLIC>APPLIC</> of the respective table entries
keeps its initial value of zero or blank. The error severity is only
<ZK>minor</> - the missing table attributes can be maintained after the
XPRA phase.

How to fix this error?

The availability control tool will not work properly unless this error
has been eliminated. Therefore, before restarting production operation
after the XPRA phase, please first perform the following steps in client
&V2&:
Start transaction <ZH>SM30</> and enter as view name <ZH>V_BUAVCSRC</>.
Press the <ZK>Maintain</> button.
Select the desired value of the field <DS:DE.BUAVC_APPLIC>application
component</> for all entries with a missing value.
Save your changes.
Return to the initial screen of transaction <ZH>SM30</> and repeat the
same steps for the view <ZH>V_BUAVCLDGR</>, if applicable.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUAVC804 - Change to BUAVC* tables: &1 entries require manual update in client &2 ?

  The SAP error message BUAVC804 indicates that there are entries in the BUAVC* tables that require a manual update in a specific client. This error typically arises during the process of data migration or when changes are made to the configuration that affect the business partner or vendor master data.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The entries in the BUAVC* tables (which are related to business partner and vendor data) may have been altered or are inconsistent with the current configuration or data model.
  Manual Intervention Required: The system has detected that certain entries cannot be automatically updated due to the nature of the changes or the data involved.
  Client-Specific Data: The error specifies a particular client, indicating that the issue is localized to that environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Manual Update: You will need to manually review and update the entries in the BUAVC* tables for the specified client. This may involve:
  
  Accessing the relevant transaction codes (e.g., SE16 or SE11) to view the entries in the BUAVC* tables.
  Identifying the specific entries that require updates.
  Making the necessary changes to ensure that the data is consistent with the current configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to business partners and vendors to ensure that they are correctly set up. This may involve:
  
  Verifying the settings in transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or XK01 (Create Vendor).
  Ensuring that all necessary fields are populated and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the BUAVC tables and the specific error message for additional guidance on how to resolve the issue.
  
  
  Testing: After making the manual updates, perform testing to ensure that the changes have resolved the issue and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to business partner and vendor management, such as BP, XK01, and others.
  Data Migration Tools: If this error occurs during a data migration process, review the tools and methods used for the migration to ensure they are compatible with the current SAP version and configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.