How To Fix FQ161 - Inconsistent reference to commitment document in line &

FQ161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Inconsistent reference to commitment document in line &

What causes this issue?

The system determined an inconsistent reference to a commitment
document in line item &V1&: the commitment item taken over from the
commitment document does not match the commitment item which was
defined in the criterion table for the corresponding line item.

System Response

Further processing is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Check the data consistency in table PAYCT02 and table IPRQI.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FQ161 - Details

• The SAP error message FQ161, which states "Inconsistent reference to commitment document in line &," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with commitments and budget control in SAP. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the reference to a commitment document, which can arise from various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Mismatch in Document References: The commitment document referenced in the transaction does not match the expected format or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used may not be compatible with the commitment or budget control settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when inputting document numbers or line items can lead to inconsistencies.
  Changes in Document Status: If the status of the commitment document has changed (e.g., it has been deleted or archived), it may no longer be valid for reference.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the budget control settings