How To Fix FMAVC506 - Budget filter settings missing for FM area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMAVC - Message class AVC funds management

• Message number: 506

• Message text: Budget filter settings missing for FM area &2

What causes this issue?

The system could not find any filter settings for FM area &V2&,
<DS:DE.BUAVC_ALDNR>availability control ledger</> &V1&, and fiscal year
&V3&. Filters define whether budget values are relevant for
availability control or not.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Maintain filter settings for FM area &V2&, availabilty ledger &V1&, and
fiscal year &V3& in the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_V_FMAVCBUDFI>Maintain filter settings for availability
control ledger</>.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMAVC506 - Budget filter settings missing for FM area &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMAVC506 indicates that there are missing budget filter settings for a specific Funds Management (FM) area. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a transaction that requires budget control, but the necessary configuration for budget filters is not in place.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The budget filter settings for the specified FM area have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect FM Area: The FM area specified in the transaction may not have the required budget filter settings configured.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the budget filter settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMAVC506 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Budget Control System > Define Budget Filter Settings.
  Ensure that the budget filter settings for the specified FM area are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Define Budget Filter:
  
  If the budget filter settings are missing, you will need to create them. This involves specifying the relevant parameters for budget control, such as the budget type, commitment item, and other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Check FM Area:
  
  Verify that you are using the correct FM area in your transaction. If you are working with multiple FM areas, ensure that the one you are using has the necessary budget filter settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and modify budget filter settings. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or FMAVC for budget control settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring budget filters and understanding the Funds Management module.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMAVC506 error and ensure that the budget filter settings are correctly configured for your FM area.