How To Fix FI002 - Master record for commitment item &/& does not exist

FI002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Master record for commitment item &/& does not exist

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FI002 - Details

• The SAP error message FI002 ("Master record for commitment item &/& does not exist") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a commitment item (such as a cost center, internal order, or other financial object) that has not been defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Master Record: The commitment item you are trying to use does not have a corresponding master record in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The commitment item has not been created.
  The commitment item is inactive or has been deleted.
  The commitment item is not assigned to the relevant organizational unit (e.g., company code, controlling area).
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the commitment item may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  
  
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the commitment item field when posting the transaction.
  
  
  
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