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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI002 - Master record for commitment item &/& does not exist ?

  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.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Records:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code KP06 for cost centers) and verify if the commitment item exists.
  If it does not exist, create the necessary master record using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., KS01 for cost centers, KO01 for internal orders).
  
  
  
  Activate or Correct the Commitment Item:
  
  If the commitment item exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  Ensure that the commitment item is correctly assigned to the relevant organizational units.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the commitment item is properly defined and linked to the necessary financial structures.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Verification:
  
  Double-check the data entry for any typos or incorrect values in the commitment item field.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing commitment items and master records.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KS01 (Create Cost Center)
  KS02 (Change Cost Center)
  KO01 (Create Internal Order)
  KP06 (Change Plan Data for Cost Centers)
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify master records in the system.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.