How To Fix FIN_CFIN_CO002 - Commitment update is not allowed for cost center &1 / &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_CFIN_CO - Central Finance CO Message Class

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Commitment update is not allowed for cost center &1 / &2

What causes this issue?

Lock Indicator for Commitment Update is set as active

System Response

Indicator defining whether a commitment is updated for the cost center.
If the indicator is active, no commitments can be updated to the
affected cost center.

How to fix this error?

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 FIN_CFIN_CO002 - Commitment update is not allowed for cost center &1 / &2 ?

  The SAP error message FIN_CFIN_CO002 indicates that a commitment update is not allowed for a specific cost center. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) when there are restrictions on updating commitments for certain cost centers.
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Status: The cost center may be set to a status that does not allow commitment updates. For example, it could be closed or inactive.
  Commitment Management Settings: The system settings for commitment management may restrict updates for certain cost centers.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform commitment updates for the specified cost center.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any updates to commitments.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the controlling area that restrict commitment updates for certain cost centers.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Cost Center Status: Verify the status of the cost center in question. If it is inactive or closed, you may need to reactivate it or use a different cost center.
  Review Commitment Management Settings: Check the configuration settings related to commitment management in the controlling area. Ensure that the cost center is allowed to have commitments updated.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Open Posting Period: Confirm that the posting period is open for the transaction you are trying to perform. If it is closed, you may need to open it or wait until the next period.
  Consult Configuration Documentation: If the issue persists, consult the configuration documentation or reach out to your SAP Basis or FI/CO consultant to review the settings related to commitment updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like KS03 (Display Cost Center) to check the status of the cost center or KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) to review related postings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to commitment management and cost center accounting for further insights.
  
  If the problem continues after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP's support portal for more specific troubleshooting steps.