How To Fix F6165 - Commitment item is already in use

F6165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F6 - Funds Management Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Commitment item is already in use

What causes this issue?

You are trying to change the attributes of a commitment item already
used in a different chart variant.

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?

Check your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F6165 - Commitment item is already in use ?

  The SAP error message F6165, which states "Commitment item is already in use," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with budgetary control and commitment items in SAP's Public Sector Management (PSM) or Controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that the commitment item you are trying to use is already associated with another transaction or document, preventing you from using it again in the current context.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Usage: The commitment item is already assigned to another transaction, such as a purchase order, commitment, or another financial document.
  Incorrect Document Status: The document you are trying to process may be in a status that does not allow changes or reassignments.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain commitment items under specific conditions.
  Budget Availability: The commitment item may be locked due to budget availability checks or other budgetary control mechanisms.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Existing Transactions: