How To Fix FISA_LOC577 - Commitment item is not assigned to the GL account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FISA_LOC - FI Localization for KSA

• Message number: 577

• Message text: Commitment item is not assigned to the GL account

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FISA_LOC577 - Commitment item is not assigned to the GL account ?

  The SAP error message FISA_LOC577 indicates that a commitment item is not assigned to the General Ledger (GL) account in the system. This error typically arises in the context of public sector accounting or when working with funds management in SAP.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a commitment item to be linked to a specific GL account for proper tracking and reporting of budgetary and financial data. If the commitment item is not assigned to the GL account, the system cannot process transactions that involve that GL account, leading to the error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve the FISA_LOC577 error, you need to ensure that the commitment item is properly assigned to the relevant GL account. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the configuration settings for Funds Management (FM) or Public Sector Accounting (PSA).
  
  
  
  Check Commitment Item Assignment:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 or navigate through the menu path: SPRO -> Public Sector Management -> Funds Management -> Master Data -> Commitment Items -> Assign Commitment Items to G/L Accounts.
  Here, you can check if the commitment item in question is assigned to the GL account that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Assign Commitment Item:
  
  If the commitment item is not assigned, you can create a new assignment by selecting the appropriate commitment item and GL account combination.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  After making the necessary assignments, try to execute the transaction again that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: To check and assign commitment items to GL accounts.
  FBL3N: To view GL account line items, which can help in identifying the specific GL account involved in the error.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Funds Management and Public Sector Accounting for detailed guidelines on managing commitment items and GL accounts.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing Environment:
  
  It is advisable to test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to the production system to avoid unintended consequences.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FISA_LOC577 error and ensure that your commitment items are correctly linked to the appropriate GL accounts.