How To Fix PFM_1378 - Commitment item can only be extra-budgetary if defined as statistical


PFM_1378 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PFM_1 - Message class for POCLIS

  • Message number: 378

  • Message text: Commitment item can only be extra-budgetary if defined as statistical

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_1378 - Commitment item can only be extra-budgetary if defined as statistical ?
    The SAP error message PFM_1378 indicates that a commitment item is being treated as extra-budgetary, but it has not been defined as a statistical commitment item in the system. This error typically arises in the context of public sector budgeting and financial management within SAP, particularly when working with the Public Sector Management (PSM) module.
    
    Cause: The error occurs when: A commitment item is being used in a transaction that requires it to be classified as extra-budgetary. The commitment item is not set up in the system as a statistical item, which is necessary for it to be treated as extra-budgetary.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the commitment item is correctly defined in the system. Here are the steps you can take: Check Commitment Item Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for commitment items in SAP. Verify if the commitment item in question is defined as a statistical commitment item. Define as Statistical: If the commitment

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