How To Fix FQ787 - Commitment item not specified

FQ787 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 787

• Message text: Commitment item not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ787 - Commitment item not specified ?

  The SAP error message FQ787, which states "Commitment item not specified," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with budgetary control and commitment accounting in SAP. This error indicates that a commitment item, which is necessary for tracking budgetary commitments, has not been specified in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Commitment Item: The most common cause is that the transaction does not have a commitment item assigned. This can happen if the user forgets to enter it or if the configuration does not require it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured in such a way that it expects a commitment item for certain types of transactions, but the necessary settings are not in place.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a data entry error where the commitment item field is left blank or incorrectly filled.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types may require a commitment item, and