How To Fix FI718 - There are no HR commitment items requiring processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 718

• Message text: There are no HR commitment items requiring processing

What causes this issue?

In the FM area &v1& no commitment item is marked as HR commitment item.

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?

In the summarization or account assignment items master record store a
budget type in order to mark the commitment item as HR item.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI718 - There are no HR commitment items requiring processing ?

  The SAP error message FI718, "There are no HR commitment items requiring processing," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and human resources integration within SAP. This message indicates that there are no HR-related commitment items available for processing in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Open HR Commitments: The primary reason for this error is that there are no HR commitment items (such as personnel costs or planned expenses) that need to be processed in the system. This could be due to:
  
  All HR commitments have already been processed.
  There are no new HR commitments created for the specified period.
  The relevant HR data has not been properly entered or is missing.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve HR commitment items may not match any existing records. This could be due to incorrect date ranges, organizational units, or other filters.
  
  
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the integration between the HR module and the FI module, leading to a lack of data flow.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check HR Commitments: Verify if there are any HR commitment items that need processing. You can do this by checking the relevant HR reports or transaction codes (like PA20 or PA30) to see if there are any pending commitments.
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used in the transaction are correct. Adjust the date range, organizational units, or other filters to ensure that you are looking for the right data.
  
  
  Data Entry: If there are no HR commitments, ensure that the necessary HR data has been entered correctly. This may involve checking if personnel actions have been completed or if any planned costs have been recorded.
  
  
  Integration Check: If you suspect integration issues, check the configuration settings between the HR and FI modules. Ensure that the necessary settings for commitment accounting are correctly configured.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to your version of SAP, as there may be additional considerations based on your system configuration.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  S_ALR_87012086: Report for HR Commitments
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in HR and FI processes are adequately trained and have access to documentation regarding commitment processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the FI718 error message in SAP.