How To Fix RE001 - Reference either a funds reservation or a funds commitment

RE001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Reference either a funds reservation or a funds commitment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE001 - Reference either a funds reservation or a funds commitment ?

  The SAP error message RE001, which states "Reference either a funds reservation or a funds commitment," typically occurs in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Funds Management (FM) modules. This error indicates that the system is expecting a reference to a funds reservation or commitment for a particular transaction, but it is not finding one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference: The transaction you are trying to execute does not have a valid reference to a funds reservation or commitment. This can happen if the funds management process was not followed correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured properly to handle the funds management processes, leading to missing references.
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the transaction may not be set up to allow for the creation of a funds reservation or commitment.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, preventing the creation of new reservations or commitments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Create a Funds