How To Fix BP790 - Entry is not permitted; it is still assigned to a commitment type profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 790

• Message text: Entry is not permitted; it is still assigned to a commitment type profile

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to use cover eligibility and commitment type
functions at the same time. As a commitment type profile is already
assigned to FM area &V1& in fiscal year &V2&, you cannot assign a cover
eligibility profile to FM area &V1& for fiscal year &V2&.

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?

If you want to use the cover eligibility profile function, you must
delete the commitment type profile assignment in fiscal year &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP790 - Entry is not permitted; it is still assigned to a commitment type profile ?

  The SAP error message BP790 ("Entry is not permitted; it is still assigned to a commitment type profile") typically occurs when you are trying to delete or modify a Business Partner (BP) that is still linked to a commitment type profile. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to delete a business partner that is still in use or has dependencies in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Active Assignments: The business partner is still assigned to a commitment type profile, which means it is actively being used in financial transactions or other processes.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion or modification of records that are still in use, which helps maintain the consistency of the database.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BP790 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code BP to access the Business Partner master data.
  Check the commitment type profile assignments for the business partner in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant tabs (like Financials) and reviewing the commitment type profile settings.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignments:
  
  If the business partner is still assigned to a commitment type profile, you will need to remove this assignment. This may involve:
  
  Changing the commitment type profile to another valid profile.
  Deactivating the business partner if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the business partner in other modules (like Purchasing, Sales, etc.). You may need to check related documents or transactions that might be using this business partner.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Business Partner management and commitment type profiles for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the business partner data. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the action again that resulted in the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), OBD2 (Commitment Type Profile), and others that may help in managing business partner data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BP790 error and manage your business partner data effectively.