How To Fix FMAVC228 - Control ledger &1 cannot be re-initialized (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMAVC - Message class AVC funds management

• Message number: 228

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

What causes this issue?

The list of budget periods 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 budget period (&V4&), which is not included in the list of
selected budget periods.
The reconstruction process can only consider posting addresses and
budget addresses which are assigned to the <ZH>same list of budget
periods</>.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

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

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 budget period value for a
given posting address and the assigned budget address.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMAVC228 - Control ledger &1 cannot be re-initialized (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message FMAVC228 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 configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Control Ledger Status: The control ledger may already be in use or has been posted to, which prevents it from being re-initialized.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that do not allow for the re-initialization of the control ledger.
  Data Integrity: There could be inconsistencies or issues with the data in the control ledger that need to be resolved before re-initialization can occur.
  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. If it has been used for postings, you may need to reverse those postings or create a new control ledger instead.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the control ledger in the Funds Management module. Ensure that the settings allow for re-initialization.
  Data Consistency: Run consistency checks on the control ledger data to identify and resolve any issues. This may involve checking for open items or inconsistencies in the postings.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to re-initialize the control ledger has the necessary authorizations. If not, consult with your SAP security team to obtain the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on the specific conditions that prevent re-initialization of the control ledger.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in the Funds Management module, such as FMAVC (for control ledger management) and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMAVC228 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.