How To Fix FICUSTOM017 - Revenue type not assigned to any commitment item & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Revenue type not assigned to any commitment item & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM017 - Revenue type not assigned to any commitment item & & & ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM017 indicates that a revenue type is not assigned to any commitment item. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with revenue recognition and budgeting.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A revenue type is being used in a transaction (like posting a revenue document) but has not been properly configured in the system.
  The revenue type is not linked to any commitment item in the configuration settings, which is necessary for the system to recognize how to handle that revenue type in financial reporting and budgeting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the revenue type is correctly assigned to a commitment item. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> General Controlling -> Revenue Accounting -> Define Revenue Types
  
  
  
  
  Check Revenue Type Configuration:
  
  In the configuration for revenue types, find the specific revenue type that is causing the error.
  Ensure that it is assigned to the appropriate commitment item. If it is not, you will need to create a new assignment.
  
  
  
  Assign Commitment Item:
  
  If the revenue type is not assigned to any commitment item, you can create a new assignment by selecting the appropriate commitment item that corresponds to the revenue type.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, try to execute the transaction again that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Commitment Items: These are used in budgeting and controlling to track the financial commitments of an organization. Each revenue type should have a corresponding commitment item to ensure proper financial tracking.
  Revenue Recognition: Understanding how revenue types and commitment items work together is crucial for accurate revenue recognition and reporting in SAP.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.