How To Fix FCO_AVC_PS204 - Couldn't import data. Don't restrict budget to new columns.

FCO_AVC_PS204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_AVC_PS - Availability Control: Project System

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Couldn't import data. Don't restrict budget to new columns.

What causes this issue?

You can insert new columns, such as the &V1& column, in the import file.
However, you cannot restrict your budget with respect to the &V1&
column.

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?

Remove the X from the third row of the &V1& column in the source file.

For more information, search for SAP S/4HANA Cloud on the
<DS:URLA.http://help.sap.com/>SAP Help Portal</>. Then, in the
<LS>Product Assistance</>, under <LS>Finance </>-> <LS>Management
Accounting and Margin Analysis</>, search for <LS>Import Financial Plan
Data</>.

For more information, search for SAP S/4HANA on the
<DS:URLA.http://help.sap.com/>SAP Help Portal</>. Then, in the
<LS>Product Assistance</>, under <LS>Finance </>-> <LS>Financial
Planning and Analysis</>, search for <LS>Import Financial Plan Data</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FCO_AVC_PS204 - Details

• The SAP error message FCO_AVC_PS204 typically indicates an issue related to budget control in the context of Project System (PS) and the Availability Control (AVC) functionality. This error occurs when there is an attempt to import data into a budget that is restricted by certain columns or fields, and the system is unable to process the import due to these restrictions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Budget Restrictions: The error often arises when the budget is restricted to specific columns or fields, and the data being imported does not conform to these restrictions.
  Data Format Issues: The data being imported may not be in the expected format or may contain invalid values.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the budget control that are preventing the import of new data.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the import operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Budget Configuration: Review the budget configuration settings in the system to ensure that