How To Fix F6202 - Commitment item is already in use

F6202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F6 - Funds Management Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Commitment item is already in use

What causes this issue?

You want to change the attributes of a commitment item which is already
assigned to an FM area/fiscal year.

System Response

The system does not execute the change.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.
If the commitment item was not yet budgeted and posted to, you can
execute the desired change after you have dissolved all assignments to
FM area/fiscal year for this commitment item.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F6202 - Commitment item is already in use ?

  The SAP error message F6202, 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.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system believing the commitment item is