How To Fix FCO_AVC_CC012 - Chart of accounts hierarchy differs for cost center &1 and profile.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_AVC_CC - Availability Control: Cost Centers

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Chart of accounts hierarchy differs for cost center &1 and profile.

What causes this issue?

Cost center &V1& references chart of accounts &V2& and the assigned
budget availability control profile, with account hierarchy &V3&,
references chart of accounts &V4&.

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 assign a budget availability control profile to cost center &V1&
, which contains G/L account hierarchy with the chart of account &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_AVC_CC012 - Chart of accounts hierarchy differs for cost center &1 and profile. ?

  The SAP error message FCO_AVC_CC012 indicates that there is a mismatch in the chart of accounts hierarchy for a specific cost center and the associated profile. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) when trying to perform activities that involve cost centers, such as budgeting or planning.
  Cause:
  The error arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Different Chart of Accounts: The cost center is assigned to a different chart of accounts than the one defined in the controlling area or the profile being used.
  Profile Configuration: The profile used for the cost center may not be correctly configured to match the chart of accounts hierarchy.
  Cost Center Assignment: The cost center may have been created or modified in a way that it no longer aligns with the expected hierarchy for the associated profile.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) and check the details of the cost center in question.
  Verify the chart of accounts assigned to the cost center.
  
  
  
  Review Profile Settings:
  
  Check the profile settings associated with the cost center. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the profile is correctly set up to match the chart of accounts hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check between the cost center and the profile. Ensure that both are aligned in terms of the chart of accounts.
  If necessary, adjust the cost center or the profile to ensure they are compatible.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to cost center accounting and profiles to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  OKKP: Configure Controlling Area
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on cost center accounting and profile management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message FCO_AVC_CC012.