How To Fix FCO_AVC_CC008 - Cost center &1 is valid longer than budget-carrying cost center &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_AVC_CC - Availability Control: Cost Centers

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Cost center &1 is valid longer than budget-carrying cost center &2.

What causes this issue?

Cost center &V1& is valid from &V3&, but the corresponding
budget-carrying cost center &V2& isn't. Budget-carrying cost centers
must be valid at least as long as the cost centers, which refer to them.

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 FCO_AVC_CC008 - Cost center &1 is valid longer than budget-carrying cost center &2. ?

  The SAP error message FCO_AVC_CC008 indicates that there is a mismatch in the validity periods of a cost center and its associated budget-carrying cost center. Specifically, it means that the cost center you are trying to use is valid for a longer period than the budget-carrying cost center, which can lead to issues in budget availability control.
  Cause:
  
  Validity Period Mismatch: The cost center (&1) is active for a longer duration than the budget-carrying cost center (&2). This can happen if the budget-carrying cost center was created or modified with a shorter validity period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling area that are not aligned with the cost center settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or modifying cost centers or budgets.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Periods:
  
  Go to the cost center master data and check the validity period of both the cost center and the budget-carrying cost center.
  Ensure that the budget-carrying cost center's validity period encompasses the validity period of the cost center.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Periods:
  
  If the budget-carrying cost center has a shorter validity period, you may need to extend it to match the cost center's validity period.
  This can be done by modifying the budget-carrying cost center in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the controlling area to ensure that they are set up correctly for budget availability control.
  Ensure that the settings for budget carryforward and validity periods are consistent.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on managing cost centers and budget-carrying cost centers.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KS01 (Create Cost Center), KS02 (Change Cost Center), and KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) to manage cost centers.
  Budgeting in SAP: Understanding how budgeting works in SAP, including budget carryforward and availability control, can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCO_AVC_CC008 error and ensure that your cost centers and budget-carrying cost centers are properly aligned.