How To Fix FICUSTOM103 - Carry out a commitment carryforward after posting the invoice &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Carry out a commitment carryforward after posting the invoice &1 &2 &3

What causes this issue?

You are clearing an invoice with with payment documents, but the Funds
Management fiscal year is in an older year than the fiscal year of the
payment.
The invoice with the commitment carryforward must first be carried
forward to the year of the payment so that the payment for the invoice
can be updated correctly in Funds Managment using program <LS>payment
selection</>.

System Response

The posting can be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Carry the invoice with the commitment carryforward forward to the
fiscal year of the payment after the posting procedure. Then the
payment for invoice can be updated using payment selection.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM103 - Carry out a commitment carryforward after posting the invoice &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM103 indicates that a commitment carryforward must be executed after posting an invoice. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with commitments in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An invoice is posted against a commitment, but the system has not yet carried forward the commitment from the previous period.
  The system requires that all commitments be carried forward to ensure that the financial data is accurate and reflects the current obligations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to perform a commitment carryforward. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Execute Commitment Carryforward:
  
  Go to the transaction code FMJ2 (for commitment carryforward).
  Select the appropriate fiscal year and period.
  Execute the carryforward process to ensure that all commitments from the previous period are carried forward to the current period.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for commitment management is set up correctly in your SAP system. This includes checking the settings in the Financial Management (FM) module.
  
  
  
  Post the Invoice Again:
  
  After successfully carrying forward the commitments, try posting the invoice again. This should resolve the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Commitment Management: This is a part of the SAP Financial Management module that helps organizations manage their financial commitments and obligations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FMJ2: Commitment carryforward.
  FMJ1: Display commitment carryforward.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on commitment management and carryforward processes.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform commitment carryforward and invoice posting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the Financial Management module for further assistance.