How To Fix FMBAS065 - Enter a commitment item or a cover group

FMBAS065 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBAS - FM applic. specific messages for Budgeting & AVC services

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Enter a commitment item or a cover group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBAS065 - Enter a commitment item or a cover group ?

  The SAP error message FMBAS065 indicates that a commitment item or a cover group is required but has not been entered in the relevant transaction. This error typically occurs in the context of budget management and financial accounting within SAP, particularly when dealing with budgetary control.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A user attempts to post a transaction that requires a commitment item or cover group, but neither has been specified.
  The system is configured to enforce budgetary controls, which necessitate the entry of these fields for proper tracking and management of financial commitments.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you should:
  
  Check the Transaction: Ensure that you are in the correct transaction where a commitment item or cover group is required.
  Enter Commitment Item: 
  If you are entering a budget or posting a transaction, look for the field labeled "Commitment Item" and enter the appropriate value. This value should correspond to the type of expense or revenue you