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

FIN_CFIN_CO002 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FIN_CFIN_CO002 - Details

• 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,