How To Fix FCO_AVC_CC202 - There is no budget available for cost center &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_AVC_CC - Availability Control: Cost Centers

• Message number: 202

• Message text: There is no budget available for cost center &1.

What causes this issue?

There is no budget available for cost center &V1& because the budget for
the budget-carrying cost center and account group combination (&V2&) is
exceeded. Please consult the cost center manager &V3&.

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_CC202 - There is no budget available for cost center &1. ?

  The SAP error message FCO_AVC_CC202 indicates that there is no budget available for the specified cost center (&1). This error typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction that exceeds the available budget for that cost center, which is part of the SAP Controlling (CO) module's budget control functionality.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Budget: The most common cause is that the budget for the specified cost center has been fully utilized or not allocated.
  Budgeting Period: The budget may not be available for the current period. For example, if the budget is set for a specific fiscal year or period, and you are trying to post in a different period, it may trigger this error.
  Budget Control Settings: The settings for budget control may be configured to prevent postings when the budget is exceeded.
  Cost Center Configuration: The cost center may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not have an active budget assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Availability:
  
  Go to the budget management transaction (e.g., S_ALR_87013558 or S_ALR_87013559) to check the budget status for the cost center.
  Review the budget allocation and ensure that there is sufficient budget available for the transaction you are trying to post.
  
  
  
  Adjust Budget:
  
  If the budget is exhausted, you may need to increase the budget for the cost center. This can be done through the budget planning transaction (e.g., KP06) or by adjusting the budget in the relevant budget management transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Period:
  
  Ensure that you are posting in the correct period. If the budget is only available for specific periods, make sure your posting aligns with those periods.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the budget control settings in the system. You may need to consult with your SAP CO configuration team to ensure that the settings align with your organization's budgeting policies.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the budget status or how to adjust it, consult with your finance or controlling team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KP06 (Change Plan Data), S_ALR_87013558 (Budget Overview), and S_ALR_87013559 (Budget vs. Actual).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to budget control and error messages for additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on budget management and controlling to understand how budget availability is managed within your organization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCO_AVC_CC202 error and ensure that your postings are compliant with the budgetary constraints set in your SAP system.