How To Fix FVD_FACILITIES087 - Commitment capital (facility limit) must be entered first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_FACILITIES - Message class for facilities

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Commitment capital (facility limit) must be entered first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_FACILITIES087 - Commitment capital (facility limit) must be entered first ?

  The SAP error message FVD_FACILITIES087 indicates that a commitment capital (facility limit) must be entered before proceeding with the transaction. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving facilities or credit limits in SAP's Financial Services module, particularly in the area of credit management or loan processing.
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a commitment capital to be defined, but it has not been set up or entered in the system. This could happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Trying to create or modify a loan or credit facility without specifying the limit.
  Attempting to process a transaction that relies on the existence of a defined facility limit.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Facility Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area in SAP where facility limits are defined.
  Ensure that a commitment capital (facility limit) is set up for the relevant customer or account.
  
  
  
  Enter Commitment Capital:
  
  If a facility limit does not exist, create a new facility limit by entering the necessary details such as the amount, currency, and any other relevant parameters.
  If a facility limit exists but is not correctly configured, update it as needed.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no missing or incorrect entries that could prevent the system from recognizing the commitment capital.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Transaction:
  
  After entering or correcting the commitment capital, re-attempt the transaction that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing facilities and credit limits, such as FVD1 (Create Facility) or FVD2 (Change Facility).
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify facility limits in the system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals specific to your organization's implementation of the Financial Services module for detailed guidance on managing facilities and commitment capitals.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that a commitment capital is properly defined and configured, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your financial transactions in SAP.