How To Fix FMHIE054 - Commitment item &1/&2 is not allowed for budgeting and posting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMHIE - Budget Hierarchies

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Commitment item &1/&2 is not allowed for budgeting and posting

What causes this issue?

Budgeting or posting is not allowed for the commitment item &v1&/&v2&.
The commitment item allowed for budgeting or posting must fulfill the
following conditions:
<DS:DE.FM_FIVOR>Financial Transaction</> must equal 30
<DS:DE.FM_POTYP>Commitment Item Category</> must equal 2 (for a revenue
item) or 3 (for an expenditure item).

System Response

Process stops.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMHIE054 - Commitment item &1/&2 is not allowed for budgeting and posting ?

  The SAP error message FMHIE054 indicates that a specific commitment item (represented by &1 and &2) is not allowed for budgeting and posting. This error typically arises in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Funds Management (FM) within SAP, where commitment items are used to categorize and manage budgetary allocations and expenditures.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The commitment item may not be properly configured in the system to allow for budgeting or posting. This could be due to missing settings in the Funds Management configuration.
  Status of Commitment Item: The commitment item may be set to a status that does not allow it to be used for budgeting or posting. For example, it might be marked as inactive or not assigned to the correct budget structure.
  Budget Structure: The commitment item may not be included in the relevant budget structure or may not be linked to the appropriate fund or budget category.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified commitment item for budgeting or posting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the commitment item in the Funds Management module. Ensure that it is set up correctly to allow for budgeting and posting.
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like FMX1 (Create Commitment Item) or FMX2 (Change Commitment Item) to check the settings.
  
  
  
  Review Commitment Item Status: Verify the status of the commitment item. If it is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new commitment item that is active.
  
  
  Budget Structure Verification: Ensure that the commitment item is included in the relevant budget structure. You can check this in the budget structure configuration.
  
  Transaction Code: Use FMBB (Budgeting) to check the budget structure and ensure the commitment item is included.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the commitment item. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  Transaction Code: Use SU01 to check user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to your organization's configuration and policies.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in Funds Management, such as FMX1, FMX2, FMBB, and FMAVCR01 (for budget availability control).
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the proper use of commitment items and the budgeting process within SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.