How To Fix FI688 - Company code &: No commitment item assigned for unassigned expenditures

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 688

• Message text: Company code &: No commitment item assigned 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&.

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 FI688 - Company code &: No commitment item assigned for unassigned expenditures ?

  The SAP error message FI688 ("Company code &: No commitment item assigned for unassigned expenditures") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there are unassigned expenditures that do not have a corresponding commitment item. This can happen during the posting of transactions related to budgetary control or when trying to process certain financial documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Commitment Item: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find a commitment item assigned to the expenditure. Commitment items are used in budgetary control to track expenditures against the budget.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules, particularly related to budget management.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be configured to allow for the assignment of commitment items.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) may not be properly set up or may be missing the necessary assignment to a commitment item.
  
  Solution:
  
  Assign Commitment Item: Ensure that the relevant commitment item is assigned to the expenditure. This can be done by checking the configuration in the SAP system.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system for budgetary control. Ensure that the commitment items are properly defined and assigned to the relevant company codes and expenditure types.
  Review Document Type Settings: Check the settings for the document type being used to ensure it allows for the assignment of commitment items.
  Update Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (cost centers, internal orders, etc.) are correctly set up and linked to the appropriate commitment items.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or a technical consultant who can analyze the specific configuration and data setup in your system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for company code settings), OKB9 (for commitment item settings), or KP26 (for cost center planning) to review and adjust settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to budgetary control and commitment items for more detailed guidance.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that expenditures are being processed correctly.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and ensuring proper configuration and data setup, you should be able to resolve the FI688 error in SAP.