How To Fix G4780 - JVA cannot be activated when BF 'FAA_PARALLEL_VALUATION' is active

G4780 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 780

• Message text: JVA cannot be activated when BF 'FAA_PARALLEL_VALUATION' is active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4780 - JVA cannot be activated when BF 'FAA_PARALLEL_VALUATION' is active ?

  The SAP error message G4780, which states "JVA cannot be activated when BF 'FAA_PARALLEL_VALUATION' is active," typically occurs in the context of Joint Venture Accounting (JVA) when there is a conflict with the configuration settings related to parallel valuation in Fixed Asset Accounting (FAA).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system does not allow the activation of Joint Venture Accounting (JVA) when the Business Function (BF) 'FAA_PARALLEL_VALUATION' is active. This is due to the fact that JVA and parallel valuation in Fixed Asset Accounting have conflicting requirements and configurations. When parallel valuation is enabled, it introduces complexities in how assets are managed and valued, which can conflict with the principles of JVA.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you have a couple of options:
  
  
  Deactivate the Business Function:
  
  If JVA is a priority for your business processes, consider deactivating the 'FAA_PARALLEL_VALUATION' business function. This can be done through the transaction code SFW5 (Switch Framework) in SAP. However,