How To Fix FI683 - Company code &: There is no commitment item for unassigned expenditures

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 683

• Message text: Company code &: There is no commitment item for unassigned expenditures

What causes this issue?

Commitment item &V3& for unassigned expenditures does not exist in FM
area &V2&, which is assigned to company code &V1&.
The following are possible reasons for the error:
The commitment item entered does not exist, or is not an account
assignment element.
You have defined an account assignment element, but the financial
transaction and/or the item category in it is incorrect.

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?

Create this specific commitment item as part of master data
maintenance. Make it an account assignment item (transaction 30, item
category 03), then go to the implementation guide and assign it to the
FM area (choose <LS>Actual transactions ->FM line items)</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI683 - Company code &: There is no commitment item for unassigned expenditures ?

  The SAP error message FI683 indicates that there is an issue with unassigned expenditures in the context of commitment items within a specific company code. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a financial transaction that involves expenditures, but the system cannot find a corresponding commitment item for those expenditures.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Commitment Item: The most common cause of this error is that the expenditure you are trying to post does not have an associated commitment item defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the relevant company code or the controlling area may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of commitment items.
  Posting to the Wrong Account: You may be attempting to post to an account that is not configured to handle the type of expenditure you are trying to record.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry, such as incorrect account assignment or missing fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Commitment Items: Verify that the commitment item you are trying to use is defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  Use transaction code OBYC to check the account determination settings.
  Use transaction code KP26 to check the commitment items assigned to the relevant cost centers or internal orders.
  
  
  
  Assign Commitment Items: If the commitment item is missing, you may need to create or assign a commitment item to the relevant expenditure. This can be done in the configuration settings for your controlling area or company code.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the company code and controlling area is correct. This includes checking the settings for budget control and commitment management.
  
  
  Correct Posting: Ensure that you are posting to the correct account and that all required fields are filled out correctly. Double-check the account assignment and any related fields in the transaction you are trying to post.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or the commitment items, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBYC: Configuration for automatic account determination.
  KP26: Maintain plan data for cost centers.
  FBL1N: Vendor line item display to check postings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for FI683 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to commitment items and related configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FI683 error and successfully post your expenditures in SAP.