How To Fix M1073 - Only use commitment items which have the same financial transaction

M1073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M1 - Internal RW Documents

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Only use commitment items which have the same financial transaction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M1073 - Only use commitment items which have the same financial transaction ?

  The SAP error message M1073, "Only use commitment items which have the same financial transaction," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions and budget management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the commitment items being used in a transaction, specifically that they do not share the same financial transaction type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch of Commitment Items: The error arises when different commitment items (which represent specific budget categories) are being used in a single transaction, and these items are associated with different financial transaction types.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system where the commitment items are not properly linked to the correct financial transaction types.
  Incorrect Document Entry: Users may inadvertently select commitment items that are not compatible with each other due to user error or misunderstanding of the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Commitment Items: Check the commitment items being used in the transaction. Ensure