How To Fix FMCCAVC016 - Overall available cash almost exhausted for document item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCCAVC - Message class CCAVC - Cash control

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Overall available cash almost exhausted for document item &1

What causes this issue?

The current cash consumption is &V2& less than the overall available
cash for the document item &V1&. Budget control on outgoing amounts (
<DS:DE.BUAVC_CEILTYPE>ceiling type</> Expenditures) raised this message
for the following combination of cash control ledger and control object:
&V3&&V4&

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCCAVC016 - Overall available cash almost exhausted for document item &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMCCAVC016 indicates that the overall available cash for a specific document item is almost exhausted. This message is typically related to the Funds Management (FM) module in SAP, which is used for budget control and cash management.
  Cause:
  
  
  Insufficient Cash Availability: The primary cause of this error is that the cash available for the specified document item is nearing its limit. This can happen if:
  
  The cash flow has been overestimated.
  There are multiple commitments or expenditures that have been recorded against the available cash.
  The cash budget has not been properly updated or is not aligned with actual cash inflows and outflows.
  
  
  
  Budget Control Settings: The settings in the Funds Management module may be configured to enforce strict budgetary controls, leading to this message when cash availability is low.
  
  
  Document Item Specifics: The specific document item referenced in the error may have a high commitment or expenditure that is consuming the available cash.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Cash Availability: Check the cash availability for the relevant document item. You can do this by navigating to the Funds Management reports or using transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (Availability Control) to see the current status of cash availability.
  
  
  Adjust Budget or Cash Flow: If the cash availability is indeed low, consider adjusting the budget or cash flow forecasts to better reflect actual expected cash inflows and outflows.
  
  
  Reallocate Funds: If possible, reallocate funds from other areas where there is excess cash availability to cover the shortfall for the document item in question.
  
  
  Check Commitments: Review any existing commitments or expenditures that may be consuming the available cash. If there are any that can be postponed or reduced, consider doing so.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about how to proceed, consult with your finance or budgeting team to understand the implications of the cash availability and to get assistance in managing the budget.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for Funds Management, such as:
  
  FMAVCR01: Availability Control
  FMBB: Budgeting
  FMX1: Create Commitment
  FMX2: Change Commitment
  FMX3: Display Commitment
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address specific issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Funds Management and cash management to better understand how to manage cash availability and budget controls effectively.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FMCCAVC016 error and ensure that your cash management processes are functioning smoothly.