How To Fix FI885 - You can only maintain commitment items without a criterion category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 885

• Message text: You can only maintain commitment items without a criterion category

What causes this issue?

You tried to maintain commitment items to which a criterion category is
assigned in the hierarchy graphics. Here, however, you can only
maintain coimmitment items without criterion categories.

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?

Use the transaction "Maintain commitment item using criteria" to
maintain commitment items with criterion categories.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI885 - You can only maintain commitment items without a criterion category ?

  The SAP error message FI885 ("You can only maintain commitment items without a criterion category") typically occurs when you are trying to maintain or modify commitment items in the SAP system that are associated with a criterion category. This error is related to the configuration of commitment items in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or governmental accounting.
  Cause:
  The error arises because:
  
  Criterion Category: The commitment item you are trying to maintain has been assigned a criterion category. In SAP, criterion categories are used to define specific rules or conditions under which certain financial transactions can be processed.
  System Restriction: The system restricts the maintenance of commitment items that have a criterion category to ensure data integrity and compliance with financial regulations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Commitment Item Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for commitment items in the SAP system.
  Verify if the commitment item you are trying to maintain has a criterion category assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Modify or Remove Criterion Category:
  
  If you have the necessary authorization, you may need to modify the commitment item to remove the criterion category. This can typically be done in the configuration settings.
  If the criterion category is essential for your business processes, consider creating a new commitment item without a criterion category for the specific maintenance you need to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to commitment items and criterion categories to understand the implications of changing these settings.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific configuration and business requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBY6 (for commitment item configuration) or S_ALR_87013558 (for budget reports) to access relevant settings.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to commitment items and their configurations.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the changes do not adversely affect other financial processes or reporting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FI885 error and maintain your commitment items as needed.