How To Fix PFM_01CA387 - You cannot enter a specification code for revenue commitment items

PFM_01CA387 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_01CA - Generic messages for developments

• Message number: 387

• Message text: You cannot enter a specification code for revenue commitment items

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PFM_01CA387 - Details

• The SAP error message PFM_01CA387, which states "You cannot enter a specification code for revenue commitment items," typically occurs in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Fund Management (FM) modules when trying to enter or process data related to revenue commitment items.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises because revenue commitment items in SAP are not designed to have specification codes associated with them. Specification codes are typically used for expense commitment items, where they help to further categorize or specify the nature of the expense. Since revenue items do not require this level of detail, the system prevents the entry of specification codes for these items.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Item Type: Ensure that you are working with the correct type of commitment item. If you are trying to enter a specification code for a revenue commitment item, you need to remove that code from your entry.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If