How To Fix FMAVC218 - Control ledger &1 cannot be re-initialized (see long text)

FMAVC218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMAVC - Message class AVC funds management

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Control ledger &1 cannot be re-initialized (see long text)

What causes this issue?

The list of functional areas that you have selected for reconstructing
the <DS:DE.BUAVC_ALDNR>availability control ledger</> &V1& for FM area
&V2& and fiscal year &V3& is not consistent: the reconstruction process
involves posting data that is relevant to at least one budget address
assigned to a functional area (&V4&), which is not included in the list
of selected functional areas.
The reconstruction process can only consider posting addresses and
budget addresses which are assigned to the <ZH>same list of functional
areas</>.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Add at least the missing functional area &V4& to your selection and
start the process again. If you receive a similar message repeatedly for
other functional area values, SAP recommends that you run the process
for all functional areas.

Procedure for System Administrators

Please verify the derivation strategy you have used for assigning
posting addresses to budget addresses in the Customizing of the BCS
budget structure. If possible, choose the same functional area value for
a given posting address and the assigned budget address.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FMAVC218 - Details

• The SAP error message FMAVC218 indicates that there is an issue with the control ledger in the context of the Funds Management (FM) module. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to re-initialize a control ledger that cannot be re-initialized due to certain conditions or settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Control Ledger Status: The control ledger may be in a status that does not allow re-initialization. For example, if it has already been used for postings or if it is locked for some reason.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the re-initialization of the control ledger.
  Data Integrity: There might be existing data or transactions that are preventing the control ledger from being reset.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the re-initialization.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Control Ledger Status: Verify the status of the control ledger. Ensure that it is not locked or in use. If it is, you may need