How To Fix FI611 - Commitment item &/& already exists

FI611 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 611

• Message text: Commitment item &/& already exists

What causes this issue?

The commitment item already exists.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI611 - Details

• The SAP error message FI611 ("Commitment item &/& already exists") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there is an attempt to create or modify a commitment item that already exists in the system. This error is often related to the configuration of the chart of accounts, commitment items, or budgetary control settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Commitment Item: The commitment item you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system. This can happen if there is an attempt to create a new commitment item with the same code or description as an existing one.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the commitment items in the system, leading to conflicts or duplicates.
  Data Entry Error: A simple data entry error where the user mistakenly tries to create a commitment item that is already present.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Commitment Items: 
  
  Use transaction codes like OBY6 (for commitment item