How To Fix PFM_EA_PS148 - The key Commitment Item / Budget Type does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_EA_PS -

• Message number: 148

• Message text: The key Commitment Item / Budget Type does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_EA_PS148 - The key Commitment Item / Budget Type does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message PFM_EA_PS148 indicates that there is an issue with the commitment item or budget type in the context of budget management or project system (PS) functionalities. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid combination of commitment item and budget type for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The commitment item or budget type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The commitment item or budget type entered in the transaction is incorrect or does not match any existing entries in the system.
  Inactive Budget Type: The budget type may exist but is not active for the fiscal year or period you are working in.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the commitment item or budget type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the commitment item and budget type are correctly defined.
  Use transaction codes like OBY6 (for budget types) and OBD2 (for commitment items) to check their settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the commitment item and budget type you are entering in the transaction. Ensure that they are spelled correctly and correspond to the valid entries in the system.
  
  
  
  Activate Budget Type:
  
  If the budget type exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it for the relevant fiscal year or period.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the commitment item and budget type. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding budget management and project system configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), FMBB (Budgeting), and FMX1 (Budget Transfer) to navigate through budget-related functionalities.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Training: Consider training sessions or workshops on SAP budget management and project systems to better understand the configuration and usage of commitment items and budget types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message PFM_EA_PS148.