How To Fix F6356 - Commitment item type "Balance item" only allowed for non-postable comm.it

F6356 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F6 - Funds Management Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 356

• Message text: Commitment item type "Balance item" only allowed for non-postable comm.it

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F6356 - Commitment item type "Balance item" only allowed for non-postable comm.it ?

  The SAP error message F6356 indicates that there is an issue with the commitment item type being used in a financial transaction. Specifically, it states that the "Balance item" type is only allowed for non-postable commitment items. This error typically arises in the context of budget management and financial planning within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Commitment Item Type: The error occurs when a user attempts to use a commitment item that is classified as a "Balance item" in a context where only non-postable commitment items are allowed. This can happen if the configuration of the commitment item is not set up correctly in the system.
  Posting Restrictions: The system has specific rules regarding which commitment items can be posted against. Balance items are generally used for reporting purposes and should not be used in transactions that require posting.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings for commitment items in the SAP system,