How To Fix FO214 - The budget line type for the cover-liable commt item is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FO - Cross-ISPS Functions

• Message number: 214

• Message text: The budget line type for the cover-liable commt item is not permitted

What causes this issue?

The subject to cover &V1& and the entitled to cover &V2& commitment
item which you would like to assign to each other do not have the same
budget line type.

System Response

Entry is not accepted.

How to fix this error?

Assign only such subject to cover FM account assignments for which the
commitment items have the same budget line type to the entitled to
cover FM account assignment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FO214 - The budget line type for the cover-liable commt item is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message FO214, "The budget line type for the cover-liable commitment item is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of budget management and financial planning within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the budget line type associated with a commitment item that is marked as cover-liable.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Budget Line Type: The budget line type assigned to the commitment item does not match the expected configuration in the system. This can happen if the line type is not set up to allow cover-liable commitments.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for budget line types and commitment items may not be aligned correctly. This can occur if there have been recent changes to the configuration or if the system has not been properly set up.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action related to the budget line type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for budget line types and commitment items in the SAP system. Ensure that the budget line type assigned to the commitment item is allowed for cover-liable commitments.
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in the SPRO transaction) and check the settings for budget line types.
  
  
  Change Budget Line Type: If the current budget line type is not permitted, consider changing it to a valid one that allows cover-liable commitments.
  Review Commitment Item Settings: Ensure that the commitment item is correctly configured to allow the type of budget line you are trying to use.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on budget line types and commitment items to ensure compliance with the system's requirements.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. If not, consult with your SAP security team to obtain the required permissions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, FMBB for budget management, or FMBT for budget line type settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the budget line type functions as expected.
  
  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 budget management within SAP.