How To Fix FMAVC251 - Invalid order of account assignment element hierarchy levels

FMAVC251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMAVC - Message class AVC funds management

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Invalid order of account assignment element hierarchy levels

What causes this issue?

The sequence you have entered in the layout section for the hierarchy
levels of <DS:GLOS.BEB81240D4BAD411AE7800A0C9EAD00F>FM account
assignment elements</> is invalid.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Enter a hierarchy level order according to the following principles:
The lowest value equals 1.
The highest value equals the number of active account assignment
elements for the selected FM area.
The entered values form a sequence.

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.

FMAVC251 - Details

• The SAP error message FMAVC251 indicates that there is an invalid order of account assignment element hierarchy levels in the context of Funds Management (FM). This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or incorrect configuration in the hierarchy of account assignment elements, such as funds centers, commitment items, or other related elements.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Configuration: The hierarchy of account assignment elements may not be set up correctly in the system. For example, a funds center may not be properly linked to a commitment item.
  Improper Assignment: The account assignment elements used in a transaction may not follow the expected hierarchy. For instance, a lower-level element might be assigned without a corresponding higher-level element.
  Missing or Inactive Elements: If certain elements in the hierarchy are missing or inactive, it can lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during transaction processing can also lead