How To Fix GLO_FM_AE015 - Commitment item &1 is not in selected budget chapter/account group range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLO_FM_AE - UAE Developments - messages

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Commitment item &1 is not in selected budget chapter/account group range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLO_FM_AE015 - Commitment item &1 is not in selected budget chapter/account group range ?

  The SAP error message GLO_FM_AE015 indicates that there is an issue with the commitment item specified in a financial transaction. Specifically, it means that the commitment item you are trying to use is not included in the selected budget chapter or account group range. This error typically occurs in the context of budget control and financial management in SAP, particularly when working with Funds Management (FM).
  Cause:
  
  Commitment Item Not Defined: The commitment item you are trying to use may not be defined in the budget chapter or account group you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the commitment item is not properly assigned to the relevant budget chapter or account group.
  Budget Availability: The budget for the specified commitment item may not be available or may have been exhausted.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the selected budget chapter/account group.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Commitment Item: Verify that the commitment item you are using is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Review Budget Configuration: Ensure that the commitment item is assigned to the correct budget chapter and account group. This can be done in the Funds Management configuration settings.
  Budget Availability Check: Check if there is sufficient budget available for the commitment item. You can do this by reviewing the budget reports or using transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control).
  Adjust Transaction: If the transaction type is incorrect, consider using a different transaction that aligns with the budget chapter/account group.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing commitment items and budget chapters.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FMAVCR01: Budget Availability Control
  FMBB: Budgeting
  FMBT: Budget Transfer
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify budget-related settings in SAP.
  Training: If you are unfamiliar with Funds Management in SAP, consider seeking training or guidance from a knowledgeable colleague or SAP consultant.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.