How To Fix FI160 - Commitment item &1 &2 &3 does not exist

FI160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Commitment item &1 &2 &3 does not exist

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FI160 - Details

• The SAP error message FI160 indicates that a commitment item specified in a financial transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of budget control and financial accounting when trying to post a transaction that references a commitment item that has not been defined or is not active in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Commitment Item: The commitment item specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The commitment item may not be properly configured in the relevant controlling area or fiscal year.
  Inactive Commitment Item: The commitment item may exist but is inactive for the specified fiscal year or controlling area.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the commitment item code entered in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Commitment Item: Verify that the commitment item specified in the transaction exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or