How To Fix FI694 - Enter ONE funds center or commitment item

FI694 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 694

• Message text: Enter ONE funds center or commitment item

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FI694 - Details

• The SAP error message FI694 ("Enter ONE funds center or commitment item") typically occurs in the context of budgetary control and fund management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires either a funds center or a commitment item to be specified in the transaction you are trying to execute, but neither has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The transaction you are attempting to process does not have a funds center or commitment item specified. This is often required for budgetary control purposes.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to allow for transactions without these fields being filled.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required fields in the transaction screen.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Required Fields: Ensure that you enter either a funds center or a commitment item in the relevant fields of the transaction. You can usually find these fields in the document entry screen or the