How To Fix FCO_AVC_PS006 - Maintain an active budget category for projects.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_AVC_PS - Availability Control: Project System

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Maintain an active budget category for projects.

What causes this issue?

No active budget category for projects 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 projects.
Make the settings in the <LS>Manage Your Solution</> app (Role:
BPC_EXPERT) under <LS>Configure Your Solution</> <LS>-></> <LS>Finance
-> Planning -> Define Budget Checks for Categories</>.

You can maintain an active budget category for projects 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_PS006 - Maintain an active budget category for projects. ?

  The SAP error message FCO_AVC_PS006 indicates that there is an issue with the budget category for a project. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find an active budget category for the project you are trying to work with. This error typically occurs in the context of project system (PS) and budget control (AVC) functionalities in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Budget Category: The budget category assigned to the project is not active. This can happen if the budget category has been deactivated or if it was never set up correctly.
  Missing Configuration: The budget category may not be configured properly in the system, or it may not be assigned to the project.
  Project Status: The project might be in a status that does not allow for budget assignments or changes.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the user from accessing or modifying the budget category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the budget category is active.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings for budget categories.
  
  
  
  Assign an Active Budget Category:
  
  Ensure that the project has an active budget category assigned. You can do this by navigating to the project definition and checking the budget settings.
  Use transaction code CJ02 (Change Project) to modify the project and assign an active budget category.
  
  
  
  Review Project Status:
  
  Check the status of the project to ensure it is in a state that allows for budget assignments. If the project is closed or in a status that restricts changes, you may need to change its status.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify budget categories. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to budget categories and project management for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CJ02: Change Project
  CJ03: Display Project
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FCO_AVC_PS006 and ensure that your project has an active budget category.