How To Fix FM_BP_BWRET065 - Value BLANK/SPACE is invalid for acct assignment element commitment item

FM_BP_BWRET065 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM_BP_BWRET - Messages for FM Budget Preparation Retraction

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Value BLANK/SPACE is invalid for acct assignment element commitment item

What causes this issue?

You have not made an entry for the
<DS:GLOS.BEB81240D4BAD411AE7800A0C9EAD00F>FM Account Assignment Element
</> commitment item. You are not allowed to leave the field as
BLANK/SPACE.

System Response

Leaving the value for the commitment item as blank means that
processing is not continued.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid value for the commitment item.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FM_BP_BWRET065 - Details

• The SAP error message FM_BP_BWRET065 indicates that a blank or space value is being used for the account assignment element known as the commitment item. This error typically arises in the context of budgetary control and financial management within SAP, particularly when working with Funds Management (FM) or Budget Management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Commitment Item: The commitment item is a key element in budgetary control that categorizes expenditures. If the commitment item is left blank or contains only spaces, SAP cannot process the transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the Funds Management settings where the commitment item is not properly defined or activated.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently leave the commitment item field blank during data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Commitment Item: Ensure that the commitment item is correctly specified in the transaction. It should not be blank or contain only spaces. Enter a valid commitment item that exists in the system.
  Review Configuration: