How To Fix PFM_1052 - Covered val.higher than the one you want to commit in the year(&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_1 - Message class for POCLIS

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Covered val.higher than the one you want to commit in the year(&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_1052 - Covered val.higher than the one you want to commit in the year(&) ?

  The SAP error message PFM_1052 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the covered value and the value you are trying to commit in a specific fiscal year. This error typically arises in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Funds Management (FM) modules, where budgetary control is enforced.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that the covered value (the amount that has already been committed or reserved) for a particular budget line item exceeds the amount you are attempting to commit. This situation can arise due to:
  
  Overcommitment: You are trying to commit more funds than what is available or already covered.
  Incorrect Budgeting: The budget may not have been properly set up or may have been exceeded.
  Previous Transactions: There may be prior transactions that have already committed funds against the budget line item, leading to a higher covered value.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PFM_1052 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check the Budget: Review the budget for the relevant fiscal year to ensure that there are sufficient funds available for the commitment you are trying to make.
  Review Commitments: Look at the existing commitments against the budget line item to see if there are any prior commitments that you were not aware of.
  Adjust the Commitment: If the covered value is indeed higher than what you want to commit, you may need to reduce the amount you are trying to commit to a value that is less than or equal to the available budget.
  Reallocate Funds: If necessary, consider reallocating funds from other budget line items if possible.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the budget status or how to proceed, consult with your finance or budgeting team for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Display Commitment) to analyze the budget and commitments.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify budget data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing budgets and commitments in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.