How To Fix FMBGA018 - No commitment item for commitment item &1 was found (document &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBGA - Messages for Public-Owned Commercial Operations

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No commitment item for commitment item &1 was found (document &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBGA018 - No commitment item for commitment item &1 was found (document &2) ?

  The SAP error message FMBGA018 indicates that there is no commitment item found for the specified commitment item in the document. This error typically occurs in the context of budget management and financial accounting when the system is unable to find a corresponding commitment item for a given document.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Commitment Item: The commitment item specified in the document does not exist in the system or is not properly configured.
  Incorrect Document Entry: The document may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a reference to a non-existent commitment item.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the budget structure or the commitment item itself in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the commitment item.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Commitment Item: Verify that the commitment item specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data transaction (e.g., transaction code OBBP for commitment items).
  
  
  Review Document Entry: Check the document (with the specified document number) to ensure that the commitment item is entered correctly. Look for any typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If the commitment item is missing, you may need to create it or ensure that it is properly configured in the system. This may involve working with your SAP configuration team to set up the necessary budget structure.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the commitment item. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on commitment items and budget management.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Commitment Items: These are used in budget management to track and control expenditures against a budget.
  Budget Structure: The configuration of budget structures in SAP can affect how commitment items are recognized and processed.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBBP (for commitment items), FMBB (for budget documents), and FMAVCR01 (for budget availability control).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.