How To Fix FI655 - Budget exists for commitment item -> Linking not possible

FI655 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 655

• Message text: Budget exists for commitment item -> Linking not possible

What causes this issue?

You are trying to connect a commitment item which has a budget.

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

System Response

The system rejects the connection.

How to fix this error?

Connection is not possible in these circumstances.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI655 - Details

• The SAP error message FI655 ("Budget exists for commitment item -> Linking not possible") typically occurs in the context of budget management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with budget availability control. This error indicates that there is a budget already assigned to a specific commitment item, and as a result, the system is unable to link the transaction you are trying to process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Budget: The primary cause of this error is that a budget has already been allocated to the commitment item you are trying to use. This means that the system has already recognized that there is a budget in place for that specific item.
  Commitment Item Configuration: The commitment item may be configured in such a way that it does not allow for additional transactions or linking if a budget is already assigned.
  Budget Control Settings: The settings for budget control in the system may be set to