How To Fix FI044 - Cmmt budget: No assignment object defined for &1 / &2 / &3 / &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Cmmt budget: No assignment object defined for &1 / &2 / &3 / &4

What causes this issue?

In FM area &V1&, the combination of fund &V2&, funds center &V3& and
commitment item &V4& in the <DS:GLOS.budget_structure>budget
structure</> does not have a superior assignment object in the
<DS:GLOS.commitment_budget>commitment budget</>.
If you have defined only one assignment object in the commitment budget
in the budget structure, you must create the assignment objects in the
commitment budget in such a way that every assignable element has
precisely one assignment object in the commitment budget on the path to
the top.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Define a superior element in the budget structure or the
<DS:GLOS.budget_structure_element>budget structure element</> itself as
the assignment object in the commitment budget.
Check your definition.
Run reconstruction of the assigned values for the fund and the year in
which you have changed the assignment object definition.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI044 - Cmmt budget: No assignment object defined for &1 / &2 / &3 / &4 ?

  The SAP error message FI044 ("Cmmt budget: No assignment object defined for &1 / &2 / &3 / &4") typically occurs in the context of budget control in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with commitment budgets. This error indicates that there is no assignment object defined for the specified parameters, which usually include the controlling area, fiscal year, budget period, and commitment item.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Assignment Object: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find a valid assignment object for the specified parameters. This could be due to:
  
  The budget has not been defined for the specified commitment item.
  The controlling area or fiscal year does not have a corresponding budget defined.
  The budget period is not correctly set up or does not exist.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the budget settings in the system, such as missing or incorrect settings in the budget control configuration.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or processing the budget or commitment items can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for budget control in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling -> Budgeting -> Budget Control System and ensure that the assignment objects are correctly defined for the relevant controlling area, fiscal year, and commitment item.
  
  
  
  Define Budget:
  
  Ensure that a budget is defined for the specified commitment item in the relevant fiscal year and period. You can do this using transaction codes like FMBB (for budget entry) or FMX1 (for budget planning).
  
  
  
  Review Commitment Items:
  
  Check if the commitment item used in the transaction is correctly set up in the system. You can review the commitment item settings in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Review the data entered in the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the values correspond to existing budget definitions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your organization's configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FMBB: Budget Entry
  FMX1: Budget Planning
  S_ALR_87013558: Budget Overview
  S_ALR_87013559: Commitment Overview
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to budget control and the FI044 error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access budget-related transactions and configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FI044 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.