How To Fix FTI_LDB_MESSAGE017 - Evaluation optimized for the parallel valuation areas

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTI_LDB_MESSAGE - Messages for TR OLTP Reporting Using Logical Databases

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Evaluation optimized for the parallel valuation areas

What causes this issue?

The <ZH>revenue forecast</> is optimized for the parallel valuation
areas.
For the parallel valuation areas, you can assign revenues to
profit/loss types according to their origin (--> Customizing for the
Information System).
This revenue classification in the parallel valuation areas enables you
to assign update types that are relevant for profit/loss to the
respective profit/loss types in accordance with the defined Customizing
settings.
You can then run a revenue forecast at profit/loss type level.
However, this classification is only available for <ZH>parallel
valuation areas</>.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use the revenue classification for the revenue forecast,
restrict the report to parallel valuation areas.
If you want to run this report for the operative valuation area (001),
use the list display variant <ZH>2SAP (Revenues - Operative View)</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTI_LDB_MESSAGE017 - Evaluation optimized for the parallel valuation areas ?

  The SAP error message FTI_LDB_MESSAGE017 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the evaluation of financial data in parallel valuation areas. This error often arises in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with parallel accounting principles (like IFRS and local GAAP) or when using the new General Ledger (G/L) functionality.
  Cause:
  The error message FTI_LDB_MESSAGE017 is generally caused by one of the following issues:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the valuation areas or in the settings for parallel accounting. This can include incorrect settings in the financial accounting configuration or in the controlling area.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Performance Issues: The system may be trying to evaluate too much data in parallel, leading to performance bottlenecks or timeouts.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain valuation areas or data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the valuation areas in the Financial Accounting and Controlling modules.
  Ensure that all necessary valuation areas are correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant financial data to identify and correct any inconsistencies.
  Use transaction codes like OB52 (for fiscal year variant) or OBY6 (for company code) to check settings.
  
  
  
  Performance Tuning:
  
  If the error is related to performance, consider optimizing the queries or breaking down the data into smaller batches for processing.
  Check system performance and resource utilization to ensure that the system can handle the load.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the required valuation areas.
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB50 (G/L Account Document Entry), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), and FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to analyze the data involved.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to parallel accounting and valuation areas for a deeper understanding of the configuration and processes involved.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FTI_LDB_MESSAGE017 error in your SAP system.