How To Fix BP326 - Reference document & contains commitments

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 326

• Message text: Reference document & contains commitments

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a reference document which contains oblgations. The
current system configuration does not permit this.

System Response

Processing stopped.

How to fix this error?

Create a document without references or choose a reference document
which does not contain obligations.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP326 - Reference document & contains commitments ?

  The SAP error message BP326 typically indicates that a reference document contains commitments, which means that there are financial commitments or obligations associated with the document that prevent certain actions from being taken, such as deleting or modifying the document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Open Commitments: The reference document has open commitments that are still valid and have not been fully settled or cleared.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for changes due to existing commitments.
  Integration with Other Modules: The document may be linked to other modules (like Controlling or Project Systems) where commitments are tracked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Commitments: Check the reference document to identify any open commitments. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., ME23N for purchase orders) and reviewing the commitment details.
  Clear Commitments: If possible, clear or settle the commitments associated with the document. This may involve completing transactions, such as receiving goods or services,