How To Fix FI603 - Commitment item &/&/& does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 603

• Message text: Commitment item &/&/& does not exist

What causes this issue?

The G/L account master contains a commitment item for which there is no
longer a master record.

How to fix this error?

Create a master record for the commitment item or enter a commitment
item in the G/L account master for which a master record exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI603 - Commitment item &/&/& does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FI603 ("Commitment item &/&/& does not exist") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when a commitment item that is being referenced in a transaction does not exist in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during budgetary control, when posting to a commitment item that has not been defined or activated.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Commitment Item: The commitment item you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The commitment item may not be properly configured in the relevant controlling area or fiscal year.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the commitment item code being used.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the commitment item.
  Inactive Commitment Item: The commitment item may exist but is inactive for the current fiscal year or controlling area.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Commitment Item Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path for commitment items and ensure that the item exists and is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Commitment Item:
  
  If the commitment item does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., OBBP for commitment items).
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it for the relevant fiscal year and controlling area.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the commitment item code entered in the transaction for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the commitment item.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for the specific commitment item to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBBP (for commitment item configuration) and OBBH (for budgetary control).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FI603 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that user roles and profiles are correctly set up to avoid authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FI603 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.