How To Fix PFM_1271 - Invoice did not update the legal statements in commitm.item &/&/&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_1 - Message class for POCLIS

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Invoice did not update the legal statements in commitm.item &/&/&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_1271 - Invoice did not update the legal statements in commitm.item &/&/& ?

  The SAP error message PFM_1271, which states "Invoice did not update the legal statements in commitment item &/&/&," typically occurs in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Fund Management (FM) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the legal statements associated with a commitment item when processing an invoice.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The legal statements for the commitment item may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Commitment Item: The commitment item used in the invoice may not be valid or may not have the necessary legal statements associated with it.
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the invoice may not be set up to allow updates to legal statements.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to update legal statements.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the commitment item or the invoice.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the legal statements are correctly configured for the commitment item in question. This can be done in the customizing settings for Fund Management or Public Sector Management.
  Validate Commitment Item: Ensure that the commitment item used in the invoice is valid and has the necessary legal statements associated with it.
  Review Document Type Settings: Check the settings for the document type used for the invoice to ensure it allows updates to legal statements.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user processing the invoice has the necessary authorizations to update legal statements.
  Data Consistency Check: Review the data for any inconsistencies that may be causing the error. This may involve checking related master data or transaction data.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBD2 (for document types) or SPRO (for configuration) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Help Portal: The SAP Help Portal can provide additional documentation and troubleshooting steps related to Fund Management and Public Sector Management.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.