How To Fix FMKU178 - Commitment item &1 is not allowed as source for balanced increase

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMKU - FM budgeting, kernel utilities

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Commitment item &1 is not allowed as source for balanced increase

What causes this issue?

Commitment item &V1& is not a revenue item. This means that it is not
allowed as a source for a balanced increase of the budget.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose only revenue commitment items as the source for a balanced budget
increase.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMKU178 - Commitment item &1 is not allowed as source for balanced increase ?

  The SAP error message FMKU178 indicates that there is an issue with the commitment item being used in a financial transaction, specifically that the commitment item is not allowed as a source for a balanced increase. This error typically occurs in the context of budget management and financial accounting within SAP's Funds Management (FM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Commitment Item: The commitment item specified in the transaction is not configured to allow balanced increases. This could be due to settings in the Funds Management configuration.
  Budget Structure: The budget structure may not permit the use of the specified commitment item for the type of transaction being processed.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions on which commitment items can be used.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the Funds Management module, such as missing or incorrect settings for the commitment item.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Commitment Item Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for commitment items in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Verify that the commitment item is correctly set up to allow balanced increases.
  
  
  
  Review Budget Structure:
  
  Ensure that the budget structure allows the use of the commitment item in question.
  Check if the commitment item is assigned to the correct budget category.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Validation:
  
  Review the transaction type being used and ensure that it is compatible with the commitment item.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP functional consultant to understand the restrictions on the transaction type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the commitment item and its allowed uses.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made to the configuration, perform testing to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the transaction can be processed successfully.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in Funds Management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Display Commitment Items) to analyze the situation further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message FMKU178 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to work with the specified commitment item.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.