How To Fix F6260 - Selecting of commitment item &1 not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F6 - Funds Management Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Selecting of commitment item &1 not allowed

What causes this issue?

You want to select a sub-tree whose top commitment item is in the
standard variant "000". This is not allowed.

System Response

The selection was not carried out.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F6260 - Selecting of commitment item &1 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message F6260, which states "Selecting of commitment item &1 not allowed," 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 similar modules.
  Cause:
  This error message usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Commitment Item Configuration: The commitment item you are trying to select may not be configured correctly in the system. It could be that the item is not allowed for the specific transaction or context you are working in.
  
  
  Budget Availability: The commitment item may not have an available budget or may be blocked for certain types of transactions.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to select or use the specified commitment item.
  
  
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain commitment items may be restricted to specific transaction types, and the current transaction may not be compatible.
  
  
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the commitment item.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Commitment Item Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for commitment items in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Verify that the commitment item is correctly defined and allowed for the intended use.
  
  
  
  Review Budget Availability:
  
  Check if there is an available budget for the commitment item in question.
  Use transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control) to analyze the budget status.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the commitment item. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Compatibility:
  
  Verify that the commitment item is compatible with the transaction type you are trying to execute. Consult with your SAP functional consultant if needed.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the master data related to the commitment item. This may involve reviewing related tables or configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the commitment item and its allowed uses.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: