Message type: E = Error
Message class: F6 - Funds Management Master Data Maintenance
Message number: 240
Message text: Function not permitted on the selected commitment item
If you want to edit your commitment item hierarchy via the entry
object, then you can only edit those commitment items in the graphic
that are below the specified entry object. However, you are trying to
edit the the commitment item you have entered yourself.
The function is not executed.
Choose a commitment item as an entry object that is at a higher level
in the hierarchy.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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F6240
- Function not permitted on the selected commitment item ?The SAP error message F6240, which states "Function not permitted on the selected commitment item," 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.
Cause: The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons: Commitment Item Configuration: The commitment item you are trying to use may not be configured to allow the specific function you are attempting to perform (e.g., posting, changing, or deleting a transaction). Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action on the selected commitment item. Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may be restricted for specific commitment items based on the configuration in the system. Budget Availability Control: If the commitment item is subject to budget availability control, and the budget is not available or has been exceeded, this error may occur.
Solution: To resolve the F6240 error,
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