How To Fix FCO_AVC_CC014 - Availability control is active and "Lock Commitment Updates" is enabled.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_AVC_CC - Availability Control: Cost Centers

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Availability control is active and "Lock Commitment Updates" is enabled.

What causes this issue?

The budget availability control is either active for this cost center or
this cost center is assigned to a budget-carrying cost center.
<LS>Lock Commitment Updates</> is enabled for this cost center, which
means that commitments <ZH>cannot</> be updated for this cost center.
If you want to use the budget availability control, you should disable
<LS>Lock Commitment Updates</>. When this option is disabled,
commitments can be updated for this cost center. When you post
commitments, the available budget is checked<(>,<)> and the system
responds with a warning or an error message depending on the settings
that are defined in the <LS>Budget Availability Control Profile</>.

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?

Please disable <LS>Lock Commitment Updates</> for this cost center.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_AVC_CC014 - Availability control is active and "Lock Commitment Updates" is enabled. ?

  The SAP error message FCO_AVC_CC014 indicates that availability control (AVC) is active for a particular commitment, and the "Lock Commitment Updates" setting is enabled. This typically occurs when you are trying to post a commitment or an expense that would affect the availability control, but the system is preventing the update due to the lock.
  Cause:
  
  Availability Control Active: The availability control feature is enabled for the relevant controlling area or the specific cost center, which means that the system is monitoring budget consumption.
  Lock Commitment Updates: The "Lock Commitment Updates" setting is enabled, which prevents changes to commitments if certain conditions are not met. This is often used to ensure data integrity and prevent accidental changes during critical periods (e.g., month-end closing).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Configuration:
  
  Verify the settings for availability control in the configuration. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Ensure that the "Lock Commitment Updates" setting is appropriate for your business process. If it is not necessary, you may consider disabling it.
  
  
  
  Review the Commitment:
  
  Check if there are any existing commitments that are causing the lock. You may need to review the commitments associated with the cost center or internal order in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Posting:
  
  If the posting you are trying to make is not critical, consider waiting until the lock is lifted (e.g., after month-end closing) or adjusting the posting to avoid the locked commitment.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about changing configuration settings or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) to get further assistance.
  
  
  
  Check for User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting the transaction has the necessary authorizations to make changes to commitments and availability control.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) or KOB1 (Orders: Actual Line Items) to review commitments and postings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to availability control and commitment updates.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on availability control and commitment management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.