How To Fix FMFG_BLEXT006 - Field FM commitment string &1 not assigned to US ledger &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG_BLEXT - Message class for BL extention for US Federal Government

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Field FM commitment string &1 not assigned to US ledger &2

What causes this issue?

The US Federal extension of the Budgetary Ledger (BL) is active. You
need to select the field commitment string &V1& as a split field for
this ledger &V2&.

System Response

It is not possible to calculate the "Delivered" and "Paid" amounts
without this requirement.

How to fix this error?

Select this field commitment string &V1& as a split field for the ledger
indicated (&V2&) using the split processor customizing.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG_BLEXT006 - Field FM commitment string &1 not assigned to US ledger &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMFG_BLEXT006 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a commitment item (FM commitment string) to a specific ledger in the context of Funds Management (FM) in SAP. This error typically arises when a commitment string is not properly configured or assigned to the specified US ledger.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The commitment string (FM commitment string) is not assigned to the specified US ledger in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an incorrect configuration in the Funds Management settings, leading to the system not recognizing the commitment string for the specified ledger.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typo or incorrect entry when trying to use the commitment string in a transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Commitment String Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for Funds Management.
  Navigate to the path: SPRO > Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Commitment Management > Define Commitment Items.
  Ensure that the commitment string is assigned to the correct US ledger.
  
  
  
  Assign Commitment String to Ledger:
  
  If the commitment string is not assigned, you will need to create or modify the assignment.
  Make sure to assign the commitment string to the appropriate ledger (e.g., US ledger) as required.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the overall configuration for Funds Management to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Verify that the ledger settings are correctly configured to allow the use of the commitment string.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for ledger settings) or FMX1 (for commitment item management) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMFG_BLEXT006 error and ensure that the commitment string is properly assigned to the US ledger.