How To Fix FQ027 - Expenditure item: Enter funds commitment (commitment budget)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Expenditure item: Enter funds commitment (commitment budget)

What causes this issue?

The specified FM account assignment references an expenditure item. You
must enter a funds commitment (payment budget) in such cases.

How to fix this error?

Enter the document number for a funds commitment you would like to
reference.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ027 - Expenditure item: Enter funds commitment (commitment budget) ?

  The SAP error message FQ027, which states "Expenditure item: Enter funds commitment (commitment budget)," typically occurs in the context of public sector budgeting and financial management within SAP. This error indicates that a funds commitment is required for the expenditure item you are trying to process, but it has not been entered or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Funds Commitment: The expenditure item you are trying to post does not have an associated funds commitment. In public sector accounting, a funds commitment is necessary to ensure that there are sufficient budgetary resources available before incurring expenses.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to allow for the posting of expenditures without a commitment.
  Budget Availability Control: The budget availability control settings may require a commitment for certain types of expenditures, and if these are not met, the error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Funds Commitment: Before processing the expenditure, ensure that a funds commitment is created for the relevant budget. This can typically be done through the transaction codes related to budget management (e.g., FMBB for budget entry).
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the budgetary control settings align with your organization's requirements. This may involve checking the settings in the Funds Management (FM) module.
  Review Budget Availability Control: Ensure that the budget availability control settings are appropriate for the type of expenditure you are trying to post. You may need to adjust these settings if they are too restrictive.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about how to proceed, consult with your finance or budgeting team to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for entering commitments and expenditures.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budget Entry), FMX1 (Create Commitment), and FMME (Display Commitment).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on Funds Management and budgetary control processes.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary roles and authorizations to create commitments and post expenditures in the system.
  
  By addressing the missing funds commitment and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the FQ027 error and proceed with your financial transactions in SAP.