How To Fix FCO_AVC119 - The GL account hierarchy that you have entered doesnÆt exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_AVC - Availability Control

• Message number: 119

• Message text: The GL account hierarchy that you have entered doesnÆt exist.

What causes this issue?

The G/L account hierarchy that you have entered doesn?t exist.
There are two possibilities for this situation.
The pre-delivered hierarchy YBA000_CE, which is included in the cloud
content, hasn?t been generated as a global accounting hierarchy of type
G/L account hierarchy. This generation activity is mandatory and must be
performed before you configure the budget availability control profile.
OR
The G/L account hierarchy that you have entered hasn?t been created in
the <LS>Manage Global Hierarchies</> app.

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?

Ensure that you have completed the preliminary steps that are described
in in the product assistance under:
<LS>Budget Availability Control > Budget Availability Control for Cost
Centers > Maintain Account Groups</>
Ensure that the G/L account hierarchy that you have entered has been
created in the <LS>Manage Global Hierarchies</> app.

Procedure for System Administrators

What causes this issue?

The G/L account hierarchy that you have entered hasn?t been created in
the <LS>Manage Global Hierarchies</> app.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the G/L account hierarchy that you have entered has been
created in the <LS>Manage Global Hierarchies</> app.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_AVC119 - The GL account hierarchy that you have entered doesnÆt exist. ?

  The SAP error message FCO_AVC119 indicates that the General Ledger (GL) account hierarchy you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are attempting to perform a financial transaction or reporting that requires a specific GL account hierarchy, but the system cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Name: The GL account hierarchy name entered may be misspelled or incorrectly formatted.
  Hierarchy Not Created: The GL account hierarchy has not been created in the system.
  Inactive Hierarchy: The hierarchy may exist but is inactive or not available for the current fiscal year or period.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified hierarchy.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Hierarchy Name: Double-check the name of the GL account hierarchy you are entering to ensure it is correct.
  Create Hierarchy: If the hierarchy does not exist, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the SAP GUI under the appropriate configuration settings (e.g., using transaction code OKEQ for managing account hierarchies).
  Activate Hierarchy: If the hierarchy exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can also be done in the configuration settings.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the GL account hierarchy. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  Consult Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the FI module to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings for account groups, account types, and hierarchies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKEQ (for managing account hierarchies) and OBY6 (for fiscal year variant settings).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed guidance on managing GL account hierarchies and troubleshooting related issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCO_AVC119 error and successfully work with the GL account hierarchy in SAP.