How To Fix CMAC_FEE_CALC329 - Cannot derive commitment item from account &1 in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMAC_FEE_CALC - Messages for Student Accounting

• Message number: 329

• Message text: Cannot derive commitment item from account &1 in company code &2

System Response

The system has cancelled posting.

How to fix this error?

The procedure you need to follow depends on account &V1&:
If account &V1& is a
<DS:GLOS.3526B8BFAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>G/L account</> (general
ledger account), assign a commitment item to the G/L account in
general ledger master data.
If account &V1& is a
<DS:GLOS.3526B5CCAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>cost element</>, assign a
commitment item to cost element &V1& when you assign cost elements to
<DS:GLOS.3526B98CAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>FM account assignments</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMAC_FEE_CALC329 - Cannot derive commitment item from account &1 in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message CMAC_FEE_CALC329 indicates that the system is unable to derive a commitment item from a specified account in a given company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with commitment accounting or budgetary control.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The commitment item may not be properly configured in the system for the specified account and company code. This can happen if the mapping between accounts and commitment items is not set up correctly.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account being used may not be assigned to a valid commitment item in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the account or commitment item.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for commitment items and ensure that the account in question is correctly mapped to a commitment item.
  Use transaction codes like OBYC (for account determination) or OKB9 (for commitment item assignment) to verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the account and commitment item to ensure that they are correctly defined and active.
  Use transaction codes like FS00 (for G/L account) to review the account settings.
  
  
  
  Validate Account Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the account being used in the transaction is indeed supposed to have a commitment item associated with it.
  If necessary, update the account assignment to include the correct commitment item.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant accounts and commitment items.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to this error message, as there may be additional context or updates provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYC, FS00, OKB9, and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this error message, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.