How To Fix FMAVC242 - Control ledger &1 cannot be re-initialized (see long text)

FMAVC242 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMAVC - Message class AVC funds management

• Message number: 242

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

What causes this issue?

You have restricted the selection for values of the field <ZK><ZH>&V4&
</></> for reconstructing the <DS:DE.BUAVC_ALDNR>availability control
ledger</> &V1& for FM area &V2& and fiscal year &V3&, however, the
account assignment element <ZK>&V4&</> is not active for use in posting
addresses (BCS budget structure) or for creating budget data.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Start the process again for all values of the field <ZK>&V4&</>.

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.

FMAVC242 - Details

• The SAP error message FMAVC242 indicates that there is an issue with the control ledger in the context of the Funds Management (FM) module. Specifically, it states that the control ledger cannot be re-initialized. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies or issues with the configuration or data in the control ledger.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Data: The control ledger may already contain data that prevents re-initialization. This can happen if there are posted documents or transactions that reference the control ledger.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not aligned with the requirements for re-initialization.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the re-initialization.
  System Status: The system may be in a status that does not allow for re-initialization, such as being in a closed fiscal year.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Data: Review the control ledger for any existing postings or transactions. If there are posted documents, you may need to