How To Fix F6163 - Commitment item &1 was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F6 - Funds Management Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Commitment item &1 was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F6163 - Commitment item &1 was deleted ?

  The SAP error message F6163, which states "Commitment item &1 was deleted," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when a commitment item that is being referenced in a transaction or document has been deleted from the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as changes in the organizational structure, updates to the chart of accounts, or data maintenance activities.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Commitment Item: The commitment item referenced in the transaction has been deleted from the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to changes in configuration or master data.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The document or transaction may be referencing an outdated or incorrect commitment item.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Commitment Item: Verify if the commitment item (indicated by &1 in the error message) still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data transaction (e.g., transaction code OBBP for commitment items).
  
  
  Restore or Recreate Commitment Item: If the commitment item was deleted unintentionally, you may need to restore it or recreate it in the system. This can involve:
  
  Re-entering the commitment item details.
  Ensuring that it is properly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Update Transactions: If the commitment item has been changed or replaced, update any transactions or documents that reference the old commitment item to use the new one.
  
  
  Check for Related Configuration Changes: Review any recent changes in the configuration that might have affected the commitment items. This includes changes in the chart of accounts or organizational structure.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling commitment items and related error messages.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Commitment Items: These are used in budgetary control to track commitments against budgets in public sector accounting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBBP (for commitment item configuration) and FBL1N (for vendor line items) to investigate further.
  Authorization Issues: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify commitment items in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.