How To Fix H1471 - Error assigning funds commitment number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H1 - Messages Used in HR Funds and Position Management

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Error assigning funds commitment number

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when the system tried to assign a new document number
for a funds commitment.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check over number range object HRBELNR1, or contact your system
administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1471 - Error assigning funds commitment number ?

  The SAP error message H1471, which states "Error assigning funds commitment number," typically occurs in the context of budgetary control and funds management within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a funds commitment number, which is crucial for tracking and managing budget allocations.
  Causes of H1471 Error
  
  Invalid Commitment Number: The commitment number being referenced may not exist or may not be valid in the system.
  Budget Availability: There may not be sufficient budget available for the commitment being made, leading to a failure in the assignment.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the Funds Management (FM) module, such as incorrect settings for budget types or commitment types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign or manage funds commitments.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the assignment from being processed correctly.
  
  Solutions to H1471