How To Fix FMCE424 - All budget addresses must have the same commitment item type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCE - Cover Eligibility Messages

• Message number: 424

• Message text: All budget addresses must have the same commitment item type

What causes this issue?

The cover group &V1& is not valid, because the budget addresses
belonging to it, are assigned to commitment items of different
<DS:DE.FM_HSART>commitment item type</> values.

System Response

The processing of the cover group stops.

How to fix this error?

Choose other values for the commitment item or create your own
implementation of the Business Add-In
<DS:SIMG.FMCE_COVER_GROUP>FMCE_COVER_GROUP</>.

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 FMCE424 - All budget addresses must have the same commitment item type ?

  The SAP error message FMCE424, which states "All budget addresses must have the same commitment item type," typically occurs in the context of budget management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with funds management (FM). This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the commitment item types associated with the budget addresses being processed.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to execute a transaction that involves multiple budget addresses (e.g., when creating or changing a budget) that have different commitment item types. Commitment items are used in SAP to categorize expenditures and revenues, and they must be consistent across the budget addresses involved in the transaction.
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMCE424 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Budget Addresses: Determine which budget addresses are involved in the transaction that triggered the error. This can usually be found in the transaction log or error message details.
  
  
  Check Commitment Item Types: For each budget address, check the commitment item type associated with it. You can do this by navigating to the relevant budget address in the SAP system and reviewing its configuration.
  
  
  Ensure Consistency: Make sure that all budget addresses have the same commitment item type. If they do not, you will need to either:
  
  Change the commitment item type of one or more budget addresses to match the others.
  Remove or adjust the budget addresses so that only those with the same commitment item type are included in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Transaction: After making the necessary adjustments, try to execute the transaction again. The error should no longer occur if all budget addresses now have the same commitment item type.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Commitment Items: These are defined in the SAP system and are crucial for budget control. They help in tracking and managing financial commitments.
  Funds Management Configuration: Ensure that your funds management configuration is set up correctly, including the definition of budget addresses and commitment items.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on funds management and budget address configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Display Budget) to help in troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Funds Management for further assistance.