How To Fix FMBS102 - Invalid commitment item category for derived commitment item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBS - Budget structure

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Invalid commitment item category for derived commitment item &2

What causes this issue?

Derivation strategy (environment) &V1& derives an invalid account
assignment of the budget object. The derived commitment item &V2& does
not have the same commitment item category as the posting object.
Category of the commitment item of the posting object: &V4&
Category of the commitment item of the budget object: &V3&

System Response

Processing stopped.

How to fix this error?

Check the derivation strategy &V1& used for deriving the budget
addresses in the budget structure settings of BCS in IMG activity
<DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_N_DERIVE_BO>Define Derivation Strategy for Budget
Addresses</>.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBS102 - Invalid commitment item category for derived commitment item &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMBS102, which states "Invalid commitment item category for derived commitment item &2," typically occurs in the context of the Funds Management (FM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the commitment item category associated with a derived commitment item in your financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The commitment item category for the derived commitment item is not correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the configuration of commitment items.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an invalid commitment item is being referenced.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data for the commitment items may not be consistent or may not align with the expected categories.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling commitment items correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for commitment items in the Funds Management module. Ensure that the commitment item category for the derived commitment item is correctly defined.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration and navigate to the relevant settings under Funds Management.
  
  
  
  Review Commitment Item:
  
  Verify the commitment item that is causing the error. Check if it is correctly defined and if it has the appropriate category assigned.
  Use transaction code FMX1 to display the commitment item and check its settings.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the transaction that is causing the error. Ensure that the commitment item being used is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for any inconsistencies. Ensure that all related master data is correctly set up and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the commitment items, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMX1 (Create Commitment Item), FMX2 (Change Commitment Item), and FMX3 (Display Commitment Item).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify commitment items in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMBS102 error and implement a solution to resolve it.