How To Fix FICUSTOM024 - Item category not allowed: Commitment item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 024

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

What causes this issue?

The specified commitment item &V1& is an expenditures item. With the
current transaction you are in the document processing of an acceptance
request, in which an account assignment to expenditures 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 FICUSTOM024 - Item category not allowed: Commitment item & ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM024 indicates that there is an issue with the item category related 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 a financial transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The item category may not be properly configured in the system to allow the specified commitment item.
  Master Data Issues: The commitment item may not be assigned to the correct item category in the master data settings.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions on which item categories can be used with specific commitment items.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified item category with the commitment item.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant financial module settings and check the configuration for item categories and commitment items.
  Ensure that the commitment item is allowed for the specified item category.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the commitment item and ensure it is correctly assigned to the appropriate item category.
  You can use transaction codes like OBYC (for account determination) or KSB1 (for cost center accounting) to review the settings.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Review:
  
  Verify if the transaction type you are using has any restrictions on the item categories and commitment items.
  Adjust the transaction type settings if necessary.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction with the specified item category and commitment item.
  Check the user roles and profiles in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on the item category and commitment item configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), OBYC (Account Determination), and SU01 (User Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the financial module.