How To Fix FMKU179 - Commitment item &1 is not allowed as target for balanced increase

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMKU - FM budgeting, kernel utilities

• Message number: 179

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

What causes this issue?

Commitment item &V1& is not an expenditure commitment item. This means
that is not allowed as a target for balanced increase of the budget.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Choose only expenditure commitment items as the target for a balanced
budget increase.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMKU179 - Commitment item &1 is not allowed as target for balanced increase ?

  The SAP error message FMKU179 indicates that there is an issue with the commitment item being used in a financial transaction, specifically when trying to perform a balanced increase. This error typically arises in the context of budget management and financial accounting within SAP's Funds Management (FM) module.
  Cause:
  The error message FMKU179 occurs when:
  
  Invalid Commitment Item: The commitment item specified in the transaction is not allowed for the type of transaction you are trying to perform. This could be due to configuration settings that restrict certain commitment items from being used in specific contexts.
  Budget Structure: The budget structure may not allow for increases in the specified commitment item, possibly due to budgetary controls or settings that prevent changes to certain items.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: The transaction type you are using may have restrictions on which commitment items can be used for balanced increases.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMKU179 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Commitment Item Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the commitment item in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up correctly and is allowed for the type of transaction you are attempting.
  You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Review Budget Structure:
  
  Check the budget structure and ensure that the commitment item is included and allowed for increases. You may need to adjust the budget settings if necessary.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Commitment Item:
  
  If the commitment item is indeed restricted, consider using a different commitment item that is allowed for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on commitment items and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user performing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the specified commitment item.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP FM, such as FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Display Commitment Items).
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to FMKU179 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the proper use of commitment items and the implications of budget management in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMKU179 error and implement a suitable solution.