How To Fix FMAVC118 - The derivation strategy &1 for activity groups does not exist

FMAVC118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMAVC - Message class AVC funds management

• Message number: 118

• Message text: The derivation strategy &1 for activity groups does not exist

What causes this issue?

The derivation strategy &V1& for activity groups does not exist in
client &V2&.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

SAP recommends that you copy the standard strategy from client 000 using
the IMG activity <DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_V_FMAVCCUST>Check Standard Customizing
of Availability Control</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FMAVC118 - Details

• The SAP error message FMAVC118 indicates that the derivation strategy for activity groups does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of budget control and availability control in SAP, particularly when working with Funds Management (FM) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Derivation Strategy: The primary cause of this error is that the derivation strategy specified for the activity group is not defined in the system. This could happen if the strategy was never created or if it was deleted or modified incorrectly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the Funds Management or Controlling modules, particularly in the area of budget control.
  Incorrect Activity Group: The activity group being referenced may not be correctly set up or may not be linked to the appropriate derivation strategy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Derivation Strategy:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Funds