How To Fix FCO_AVC_CC003 - Specify a profile for budget-carrying cost centers only.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_AVC_CC - Availability Control: Cost Centers

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Specify a profile for budget-carrying cost centers only.

What causes this issue?

For cost center &V2&, you have specified a budget-carrying cost center
&v1& and a budget availability control profile. However, you can only
specify a budget availability control profile for cost centers that are
also budget-carrying cost centers.

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?

You can do one of the following:
Clear the <LS>Budget Availability Control Profile</> field and disable
<LS>Budget Availability Control</> or
Specify cost center &V2& as the budget-carrying cost center.
The following are examples of possible combinations:
CoCode,,Cost Ctr,,Bdgt-Carrying Cost Ctr,,Profile,,Active
0001,,A,,A,,PRFL1,,X
0001,,A,,A,,PRFL1,,,,
0001,,B,,A,,,,
The following are examples of combinations, which are <ZH>not</>
possible:
CoCode,,Cost Ctr,,Bdgt-Carrying Cost Ctr,,Profile,,Active
0001,,A,,,,PRFL1,,,,,,
0001,,A,,,,,,X
0001,,A,,,,PRFL1,,X
0001,,B,,A,,PRFL1,,
0001,,B,,A,,,,X
0001,,B,,A,,PRFL1,,X

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_AVC_CC003 - Specify a profile for budget-carrying cost centers only. ?

  The SAP error message FCO_AVC_CC003 indicates that a budget-carrying cost center is being processed without a specified profile. This error typically arises in the context of budget control and management accounting within SAP, particularly when working with cost centers that are expected to carry a budget.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A cost center is designated as a budget-carrying cost center but does not have a budget profile assigned to it.
  The system requires a budget profile to determine how budgetary control should be applied to the cost center.
  The configuration settings for budget control may not be properly set up, leading to the absence of a profile for the cost center in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KS02 (Change Cost Center).
  Verify that the cost center in question is marked as a budget-carrying cost center.
  Ensure that a budget profile is assigned to the cost center.
  
  
  
  Assign a Budget Profile:
  
  If a budget profile is not assigned, you can assign one by editing the cost center settings.
  Make sure to select an appropriate budget profile that aligns with your organization's budgeting policies.
  
  
  
  Review Budget Control Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for budget control in the SAP system. This can typically be done through the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Controlling > Budgeting > Budget Control and ensure that the settings for budget profiles and cost centers are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to execute the transaction that triggered the error again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct budget profile to assign, consult your organization's financial documentation or reach out to your finance team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Budget Profiles: These are configurations that define how budgetary control is applied to cost centers, including limits, types of expenditures, and reporting requirements.
  Cost Center Accounting (CCA): This is a module within SAP that allows organizations to track costs and revenues associated with specific cost centers.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KS01, KS02, KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items), and KSH3 (Display Cost Center) for managing cost centers and budgets.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCO_AVC_CC003 error and ensure that your budget-carrying cost centers are properly configured in SAP.