How To Fix FI689 - Company code &: No commitment item assigned for unassigned revenues

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 689

• Message text: Company code &: No commitment item assigned for unassigned revenues

What causes this issue?

There is no commitment item for unassigned revenues 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 commitment item as part of master data maintenance, as an
account assignment item (transaction 30, item category 02), then go to
the implementation guide to assign it to the FM area (choose <LS>Actual
transactions -> Commitment items)</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI689 - Company code &: No commitment item assigned for unassigned revenues ?

  The SAP error message FI689 ("Company code &: No commitment item assigned for unassigned revenues") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there is an attempt to post a transaction that involves unassigned revenues without a corresponding commitment item.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Commitment Item: The error indicates that there is no commitment item assigned to the revenue account in the specified company code. Commitment items are used in SAP to track budget consumption and are essential for proper financial reporting.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not have been set up correctly, leading to the absence of a commitment item for the revenue account.
  Posting to Incorrect Account: The transaction may be attempting to post to an account that is not configured to handle revenues properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Commitment Item:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Public Sector Management > Budget Control System > Commitment Items.
  Ensure that the relevant commitment item is assigned to the revenue account in question for the specific company code.
  
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OBYC to check the account determination settings.
  Ensure that the revenue account is correctly configured to allow postings and that it has the necessary commitment item assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction:
  
  Verify the transaction you are trying to post. Ensure that it is being posted to the correct account and that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place for the specific business processes you are working with.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), OBYC (for account determination), and FB50 (for general ledger postings).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules for further assistance.