How To Fix FTBCVA015 - EE type &1: Add-ons can only be applied for EE calc. meth. CEA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTBCVA - Credit Value Adjustment

• Message number: 015

• Message text: EE type &1: Add-ons can only be applied for EE calc. meth. CEA

What causes this issue?

You have chosen an EE calculation method that is different from the
<LS>Constant Exposure Approach</>, but you have set the <LS>Apply Add-On
</> indicator. This combination is not permitted.

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?

Choose the EE calculation method <LS>Constant Exposure Approach</>, or
deselect the <LS>Apply Add-On</> indicator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTBCVA015 - EE type &1: Add-ons can only be applied for EE calc. meth. CEA ?

  The SAP error message FTBCVA015 indicates that there is an issue with the calculation method being used for the Employee Expense (EE) type in the context of applying add-ons. Specifically, the error states that add-ons can only be applied when the calculation method is set to "CEA" (Cost Element Allocation).
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  The calculation method for the specified EE type is not set to CEA.
  There may be a configuration issue in the system where the EE type is incorrectly defined or not aligned with the requirements for applying add-ons.
  The system is trying to apply an add-on to an EE type that does not support it due to the current calculation method.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Calculation Method:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the Employee Expense type in your SAP system.
  Verify that the calculation method for the EE type in question is set to "CEA". If it is not, you will need to change it to CEA.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, navigate to the relevant configuration area (usually found in the IMG - Implementation Guide).
  Look for the settings related to Employee Expenses and ensure that the calculation methods are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Add-on Requirements:
  
  Ensure that the add-ons you are trying to apply are compatible with the EE type and its calculation method.
  Consult the documentation for the add-ons to confirm that they require the CEA calculation method.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  If the error is resolved, document the changes made for future reference.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system version or configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the IMG) or other relevant transaction codes to check or modify the configuration.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to Employee Expenses and add-ons for any specific requirements or known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FTBCVA015 error and successfully apply the necessary add-ons to the Employee Expense type.