How To Fix F6237 - Commitment item &1 is not a standard hierarchy object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F6 - Funds Management Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Commitment item &1 is not a standard hierarchy object

What causes this issue?

You have entered a commitment item from the standard hierarchy as
superior commitment item and have <ZH>not</> set the indicator
<LS>Standard variant</>.
This assignment is not possible.

System Response

The entry is not accepted.

How to fix this error?

Assign the commitment item to the standard hierarchy by setting the
indicator <LS>Standard variant</> or remove the supeior commitment
item.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F6237 - Commitment item &1 is not a standard hierarchy object ?

  The SAP error message F6237, which states "Commitment item &1 is not a standard hierarchy object," typically occurs in the context of budget management and controlling in SAP. This error indicates that the commitment item you are trying to use is not recognized as part of the standard hierarchy in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Standard Commitment Item: The commitment item you are trying to use may not be defined in the standard hierarchy of the controlling area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the commitment items in the system, such as missing or incorrect settings in the controlling area.
  Master Data Issues: The commitment item may not have been properly created or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified commitment item.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Commitment Item Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for commitment items in the SAP system (Transaction Code: OPM1 or OPM2).
  Ensure that the commitment item in question is defined and is part of the standard hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Verify Hierarchy Assignment:
  
  Check if the commitment item is assigned to the correct hierarchy. You can do this by navigating to the relevant hierarchy settings in the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Commitment Item:
  
  If the commitment item does not exist, you may need to create it. If it exists but is not part of the standard hierarchy, you may need to modify its settings to include it.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the commitment item is complete and correctly set up. This includes checking for any missing fields or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the commitment item. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on commitment items and standard hierarchy configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OPM1 (Create Commitment Item), OPM2 (Change Commitment Item), and OPM3 (Display Commitment Item).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.