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

F6237 - Overview

• 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