How To Fix FICUSTOM000 - Item & contains commitment item with financial transaction other than 30

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Item & contains commitment item with financial transaction other than 30

What causes this issue?

Item &V1& contains a commitment item with <DS:GLOS.Financial
transaction </>Financial transaction</> unequal to 30 (Post revenue,
expenses, assets). In Funds Management (and in the Cash Management
project) only postings containing the transaction 30 are updated.

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?

Check your entry and enter a commitment item with financial transaction
30.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM000 - Item & contains commitment item with financial transaction other than 30 ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM000 indicates that there is an issue with a commitment item in a financial transaction that is not classified as a "30" transaction. This error typically arises in the context of public sector accounting or governmental accounting within SAP, where commitment items are used to track budgetary commitments.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A financial transaction is being processed that involves a commitment item which is not allowed for the specific type of transaction being executed.
  The commitment item is associated with a financial transaction type that is not compatible with the expected transaction type (in this case, transaction type "30" which usually refers to certain budgetary transactions).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Commitment Item: 
  
  Review the commitment item associated with the transaction. Ensure that it is correctly defined and that it is intended for the type of transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the financial transaction you are trying to process is appropriate for the commitment item. If the transaction type should be "30", make sure that the transaction is being processed as such.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings for commitment items and financial transactions. They may need to adjust the configuration to allow for the transaction type you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines regarding commitment items and financial transactions to ensure compliance with the expected configurations.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data:
  
  If possible, try processing a similar transaction with a different commitment item that is known to work, to isolate whether the issue is with the specific commitment item or the transaction type itself.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Commitment Items: These are used in public sector accounting to track budgetary commitments and expenditures. Each commitment item is linked to specific financial transactions.
  Transaction Types: In SAP, transaction types define the nature of the financial transaction and how it interacts with the budget and accounting processes.
  Public Sector Management (PSM): This module in SAP is specifically designed for public sector organizations and includes features for budget management, commitment tracking, and financial reporting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.