How To Fix FCO_AVC_CC203 - Maintain an active budget category for the cost center.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_AVC_CC - Availability Control: Cost Centers

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Maintain an active budget category for the cost center.

What causes this issue?

No active budget category for cost center has been maintained.

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?

Maintain an active budget category for the cost center.
Make these settings in the <LS>Manage Your Solution</> app (Role:
<AB>BPC_EXPERT</>) under <LS>Configure Your Solution</> <LS>-></>
<LS>Finance -> General Settings -> Planning -> Define Budget Checks for
Categories</>

You can maintain an active budget category for the cost center in the
Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.FCOMV_CATEGORY_E>Define Budget Checks for Categories</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_AVC_CC203 - Maintain an active budget category for the cost center. ?

  The SAP error message FCO_AVC_CC203 indicates that there is no active budget category assigned to the specified cost center. This error typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that requires a budget check, but the system cannot find an active budget category for the cost center involved.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Budget Category: The cost center does not have an active budget category assigned in the system.
  Budgeting Configuration: The budgeting configuration for the cost center may not be set up correctly.
  Cost Center Status: The cost center may be inactive or not properly configured for budgeting.
  Fiscal Year/Period Issues: The budget category may not be valid for the current fiscal year or period.
  
  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) and verify the settings for the cost center in question.
  Ensure that the cost center is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Budget Categories:
  
  Use transaction code FMBB (Budgeting: Change Budget) or FMX1 (Create Budget) to maintain the budget categories for the cost center.
  Ensure that there is an active budget category assigned to the cost center for the relevant fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Review Budgeting Settings:
  
  Check the budgeting settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > Budgeting > Budget Control System and ensure that the budget categories are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year/Period:
  
  Ensure that the budget category is valid for the current fiscal year and period. If necessary, adjust the budget or the posting date.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the budget categories or the configuration, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure that the correct settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  FMBB: Change Budget
  FMX1: Create Budget
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on budget categories and cost center configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to budget categories and cost centers.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCO_AVC_CC203 error and ensure that your cost center has the necessary budget category assigned for transactions.