How To Fix FQ703 - Commitment document & & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Commitment document & & not found

What causes this issue?

Commitment document &V1& could not be found.
The payment request with document number &V2& in company code &V3& in
fiscal year &V4& references this commitment document. Therefore the
system cannot decide whether the corresponding line item from the
request needs to be converted.

System Response

You cannot convert the corresponding item from the payment request.

How to fix this error?

Check commitment document &V1&. After a possible repair, you must run
the conversion program again as long as the data was not entered only
for test purposes which would make this unnecessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ703 - Commitment document & & not found ?

  The SAP error message FQ703 ("Commitment document & & not found") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with commitments in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a commitment document that is expected to exist for a particular transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Commitment Document: The commitment document that the system is trying to reference does not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number being referenced may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Document Deletion: The commitment document may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for the current transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view the commitment document.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to incomplete transactions or errors during data entry.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Number: Check the document number being referenced in the error message to ensure it is correct.
  Check Document Existence: Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to search for the commitment document and confirm its existence.
  Review Deletion/Archiving: If the document was deleted or archived, consult with your SAP administrator or financial team to determine if it can be restored or if a new commitment document needs to be created.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the commitment document. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data issues that may be causing the error. This may involve checking for incomplete transactions or other related documents.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03, FBL1N, FBL3N (for G/L accounts), and FBL5N (for customer accounts) to help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to commitment management and financial transactions for more context on how commitment documents are handled in your specific SAP environment.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.