How To Fix FICUSTOM129 - Attention! Commitment item &1 with financial transaction 50 in item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Attention! Commitment item &1 with financial transaction 50 in item &2

What causes this issue?

You are actively using the online payment update and are posting to a
commitment item with financial transaction 50. This is only possible for
intercompany clearing accounts or within the framework of Asset
Accounting. In other cases, it can cause errors in the payment update.

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?

Use a commitment item with financial transaction 30 (maybe statistical).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM129 - Attention! Commitment item &1 with financial transaction 50 in item &2 ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM129 typically indicates an issue related to the commitment item in the context of financial transactions. This error is often encountered in the Public Sector Management (PSM) module, particularly when dealing with budgetary control and commitment accounting.
  Cause:
  The error message FICUSTOM129 is triggered when there is a mismatch or an issue with the commitment item associated with a financial transaction. Specifically, it indicates that the commitment item (&1) is not valid for the financial transaction type (in this case, financial transaction 50) in the context of the item (&2). This can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Invalid Commitment Item: The commitment item may not be defined for the specific financial transaction type in the configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the budgetary control settings or in the financial transaction settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the transaction processing could lead to this error.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified commitment item with the financial transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FICUSTOM129 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Commitment Item Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for commitment items and financial transactions in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the commitment item (&1) is correctly defined for the financial transaction type (50) in the relevant configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Verify the data entered for the transaction. Ensure that the commitment item and other related fields are correctly filled out.
  Check if the item (&2) is correctly specified and corresponds to the expected values.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue through configuration or data entry, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team. They can help check the system settings and ensure that everything is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to use the specified commitment item.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBBP (for financial transaction configuration) or OBBH (for commitment item configuration) to access the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on commitment items and financial transactions in the context of your specific SAP version.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FICUSTOM129 error in your SAP system.