How To Fix FMAVC515 - Activation of control ledger &1: Budget Control System not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMAVC - Message class AVC funds management

• Message number: 515

• Message text: Activation of control ledger &1: Budget Control System not active

What causes this issue?

You want to activate the <DS:DE.BUAVC_ALDNR>availability control ledger
</> &V1& for FM area &V2& from fiscal year &V3& onward, but the Budget
Control System (BCS) is not active in fiscal year &V3&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can activate availability control ledger &V1& without having
activated BCS in the IMG activity <DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_N_V_FMBCSA>Activate
Global Functions for Budget Control System (BCS)</>.
However, you should nevertheless also activate BCS for FM area &V2& and
fiscal year &V3& in the above IMG activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMAVC515 - Activation of control ledger &1: Budget Control System not active ?

  The SAP error message FMAVC515 indicates that the Budget Control System (BCS) is not active for the specified control ledger. This error typically arises when you attempt to activate or use a control ledger that requires the BCS to be enabled, but it is not currently active in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Budget Control System Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the Budget Control System has not been activated for the specified controlling area or fiscal year.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the BCS from being activated.
  Control Ledger Settings: The control ledger settings may not be properly configured to work with the BCS.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMAVC515 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Budget Control System:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Public Sector Management > Budget Control System > Activate Budget Control System.
  Ensure that the BCS is activated for the relevant controlling area and fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Check Control Ledger Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the control ledger you are trying to activate is correctly configured to work with the BCS.
  Go to the transaction code FMBC (Control Ledger) and check the settings for the control ledger.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to activate the BCS and control ledger.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the Budget Control System and control ledgers for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart or a refresh of the configuration may be necessary after making changes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), FMBC (for control ledger management), and FMAVC (for budget control).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to FMAVC515 for specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on the Budget Control System and its configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMAVC515 error and successfully activate the control ledger with the Budget Control System.