How To Fix F6026 - The commitment items are not year-dependent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F6 - Funds Management Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 026

• Message text: The commitment items are not year-dependent

What causes this issue?

The commitment items are not year-dependent in this FM area.

System Response

The commitment item fiscal year change cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Activate the year-dependent commitment items first.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F6026 - The commitment items are not year-dependent ?

  The SAP error message F6026, "The commitment items are not year-dependent," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there is an issue with the configuration of commitment items in the system. This error indicates that the system is expecting a year-dependent commitment item, but the item being used is not configured that way.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The commitment item in question is not set up to be year-dependent in the system. This means that the item does not have different values or settings for different fiscal years.
  Incorrect Assignment: The commitment item may be incorrectly assigned to a transaction or document that requires year-dependent settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry where a year-dependent commitment item is expected, but a non-year-dependent item is being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Commitment Item Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for commitment items in SAP (Transaction Code: OBBP or SPRO).
  Verify if the commitment item is set up as year-dependent. If it is not, you may need to create a new commitment item that is year-dependent or modify the existing one.
  
  
  
  Review Document/Transaction:
  
  Check the document or transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the correct commitment item is being used and that it matches the requirements of the transaction.
  If necessary, change the commitment item in the document to one that is year-dependent.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or how to proceed, consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting and controlling.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the transactions can be processed successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Commitment Items: These are used in public sector accounting to track budgetary commitments. They can be configured to be either year-dependent or year-independent based on the organization's requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to commitment items and their configuration to better understand how to set them up correctly.
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring that the correct commitment items are used, you should be able to resolve the F6026 error.