How To Fix FCOM_PLANNING_CORE166 - For usage &1 there must be only one category with availability control.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_PLANNING_CORE - Messages for Package FCOM_PLANNING_CORE

• Message number: 166

• Message text: For usage &1 there must be only one category with availability control.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE166 - For usage &1 there must be only one category with availability control. ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE166 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of availability control for a specific usage type in the system. The message states: "For usage &1 there must be only one category with availability control." This typically occurs in the context of financial planning and controlling, particularly when dealing with budget management and availability control settings.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of multiple categories configured for availability control for a specific usage type. In SAP, each usage type should have a unique category for availability control to ensure that budget checks and availability assessments are performed correctly. When the system detects more than one category assigned to a usage type, it raises this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that there is only one category assigned for availability control for the specified usage type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Usage Type: Determine which usage type is causing the error. The error message will indicate the specific usage type (represented by &1).
  
  
  Check Availability Control Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for availability control in SAP. This can typically be found in the following path:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Availability Control > Define Availability Control
  
  
  Look for the settings related to the usage type in question.
  
  
  
  Review Categories:
  
  Check the categories that are currently assigned to the usage type. You may find that multiple categories are defined for the same usage type.
  
  
  
  Modify Configuration:
  
  If you find multiple categories, you will need to either delete or deactivate the additional categories so that only one remains for the specified usage type.
  Ensure that the remaining category is correctly configured to meet your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the configuration by attempting to perform the action that previously triggered the error. Ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Document the changes made for future reference and to inform relevant stakeholders.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OB29 (for availability control settings) or SPRO (to access the configuration menu).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the availability control settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.