How To Fix PFM_01CA190 - Processing impossible. Coverage already has commitment

PFM_01CA190 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_01CA - Generic messages for developments

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Processing impossible. Coverage already has commitment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_01CA190 - Processing impossible. Coverage already has commitment ?

  The SAP error message PFM_01CA190 indicates that a processing action cannot be completed because there is already a commitment associated with the coverage in question. This typically occurs in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Funds Management (FM) within SAP, where budgetary control and commitments are managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to process a transaction (such as posting an invoice, creating a purchase order, etc.) that would affect a budget or commitment that has already been established. The system prevents this action to maintain the integrity of financial data and ensure that commitments are not duplicated or incorrectly modified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Commitments: Review the existing commitments associated with the coverage. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (like FMBB, FMAVCR01, or others depending on your configuration) to see the commitments that are already in place.
  
  
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