How To Fix PFM_01CA179 - Commitment cannot be created; budget doc.type param.missing (&1 &2 &3)

PFM_01CA179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_01CA - Generic messages for developments

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Commitment cannot be created; budget doc.type param.missing (&1 &2 &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_01CA179 - Commitment cannot be created; budget doc.type param.missing (&1 &2 &3) ?

  The SAP error message PFM_01CA179 indicates that a commitment cannot be created due to a missing parameter related to the budget document type. This error typically occurs in the context of budget management and financial planning within SAP, particularly when working with the Public Sector Management (PSM) module or similar functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that there is a missing configuration or parameter that is required for the system to create a commitment. This could be due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Budget Document Type: The budget document type that is supposed to be used for the commitment is not defined or is not properly configured in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to budget management, such as missing entries in customizing tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create commitments for the specified budget document type.
  Incorrect Settings in the Commitment Management: