How To Fix FMAVC267 - Record type is required (data source of AVC ledger)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMAVC - Message class AVC funds management

• Message number: 267

• Message text: Record type is required (data source of AVC ledger)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMAVC267 - Record type is required (data source of AVC ledger) ?

  The SAP error message FMAVC267, which states "Record type is required (data source of AVC ledger)," typically occurs in the context of the Availability Control (AVC) functionality in SAP. This error indicates that a required record type for the data source of the AVC ledger is missing or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The record type for the AVC ledger may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Data Source: The data source being used for the AVC ledger may not be set up correctly or may not correspond to the expected record type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling the record types correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the AVC settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Availability Control in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the record types for the AVC ledger are properly defined and assigned to the relevant data sources.
  
  
  
  Review Data Source:
  
  Verify that the data source being used is correct and that it has the necessary record types associated with it.
  You can check this in the configuration under the relevant controlling area or project.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings for Availability Control.
  Navigate to the path: Controlling > Budgeting > Availability Control > Define Record Types to check the record types.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the AVC settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Availability Control and the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is triggering the error to identify where the record type is being checked and why it is not found.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Review SAP training materials or documentation related to Availability Control for a deeper understanding of how record types and data sources are managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMAVC267 error and implement a solution to resolve it.