How To Fix PFM_01CA020 - No commitment for order &1/&2. Run transaction PFM_01P06

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_01CA - Generic messages for developments

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No commitment for order &1/&2. Run transaction PFM_01P06

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_01CA020 - No commitment for order &1/&2. Run transaction PFM_01P06 ?

  The SAP error message PFM_01CA020 indicates that there is no commitment for the specified order (identified by &1 and &2). This error typically arises in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Funds Management (FM) when trying to process transactions related to budget commitments.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Commitment: The order specified does not have any associated commitments. This could happen if the order was created but no funds were committed to it.
  Incorrect Order Number: The order number provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Budget Availability: There may be issues with the budget availability or budget control settings that prevent commitments from being created.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the order type or the commitment type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Order Details:
  
  Verify that the order number (&1) and the order type (&2) are correct. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP and checking the order details.
  
  
  
  Create Commitment:
  
  If the order is valid but lacks a commitment, you may need to create a commitment for the order. This can typically be done through the transaction code related to budget commitments (e.g., PFM_01P06 as suggested in the error message).
  
  
  
  Review Budget Settings:
  
  Ensure that the budget is available and that the budget control settings are correctly configured. You may need to check if the budget has been released and is available for commitments.
  
  
  
  Run Transaction PFM_01P06:
  
  As suggested in the error message, run transaction PFM_01P06. This transaction is used to manage commitments and may provide additional insights or options to create the necessary commitment for the order.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Funds Management and Public Sector Management for more detailed guidance on handling commitments and orders.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in Funds Management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing orders and commitments, such as:
  
  PFM_01P06: Manage commitments.
  FMAVCR01: Budget availability control.
  FMBB: Budgeting transactions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on Funds Management processes in SAP to better understand how commitments and orders work within the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.