How To Fix FI996 - No commitment item exists for active item &

FI996 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 996

• Message text: No commitment item exists for active item &

What causes this issue?

Inconsistencies in the data

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?

You cannot use Cash Budget Management. Get details from the error log
and contact the hotline.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI996 - No commitment item exists for active item & ?

  The SAP error message FI996 ("No commitment item exists for active item &") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there is an attempt to post a transaction that references a commitment item that does not exist in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of invoices, budget checks, or when working with internal orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Commitment Item: The most common cause is that the commitment item (which is a part of the budget structure) has not been defined in the system for the relevant account or cost center.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the budget or commitment items may not be set up correctly.
  Inactive Commitment Item: The commitment item may exist but is not active for the fiscal year or period in question.
  Posting to the Wrong Account: The transaction may be attempting to post to an account that is not