How To Fix FICUSTOM023 - Item category not allowed: Commitment item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Item category not allowed: Commitment item &

What causes this issue?

The specified commitment item &V1& is a revenue item. With the current
transaction you are in the document processing of a payment request, in
which an account assignment to revenue items is not permitted.

System Response

Further processing is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Please check the commitment item to which you would like to assign an
account.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM023 - Item category not allowed: Commitment item & ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM023 indicates that there is an issue with the item category in relation to a commitment item in the financial module. This error typically arises when the system encounters a commitment item that is not allowed for the specified item category in the context of budgetary control or financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The item category may not be properly configured to allow the specified commitment item. This can happen if the item category is restricted to certain types of commitment items.
  Incorrect Assignment: The commitment item may not be assigned to the correct item category in the configuration settings.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the commitment item or item category may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified commitment item with the item category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for commitment items and item categories in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the commitment item is allowed for the specified item category. This can typically be found in the configuration path: SPRO > Public Sector Management > Budgeting > Budget Control System > Define Commitment Items.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that the commitment item and item category are correctly defined in the master data.
  Check for any missing or incorrect entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Adjust Item Category:
  
  If necessary, adjust the item category to include the commitment item or create a new item category that allows the use of the commitment item.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform transactions with the specified commitment item and item category.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBYC (for account determination) or SPRO (for configuration) to access the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on configuring commitment items and item categories.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FICUSTOM023 error and ensure that the commitment item is correctly associated with the item category in your SAP system.