How To Fix FMCCAVC502 - Activation of ledger &1 not possible: filter settings are missing

FMCCAVC502 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Activation of ledger &1 not possible: filter settings are missing

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.BUAVC_ALDNR>cash control ledger</> &V1& cannot be activated
for company code &V2& from fiscal year &V3& onward, due to missing
filter settings.

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?

Maintain the required filter settings for ledger &V1& and company code
&V2& in the IMG activity <DS:SIMG.SIMG_FA_AVC_FILTER>Define Filter
Settings</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCCAVC502 - Activation of ledger &1 not possible: filter settings are missing ?

  The SAP error message FMCCAVC502, which states "Activation of ledger &1 not possible: filter settings are missing," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with the activation of ledgers in the context of the new General Ledger Accounting (G/L) or when using the SAP S/4HANA system.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system is unable to activate the specified ledger because the necessary filter settings are not configured. Filter settings are essential for defining how data is processed and reported in the ledger. Missing filter settings can occur due to:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The ledger may not have been fully configured in the system, leading to missing parameters or settings.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the filter settings.
  System Errors: There may be underlying issues in the system configuration or data inconsistencies that prevent the activation of the ledger.
  
  
  Solution:
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