How To Fix RE030 - Commitment item & is not an expenditure item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Commitment item & is not an expenditure item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE030 - Commitment item & is not an expenditure item ?

  The SAP error message RE030 ("Commitment item & is not an expenditure item") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Real Estate Management (RE) module or when dealing with budgetary control in the Public Sector Management (PSM) module. This error indicates that the commitment item you are trying to use is not classified as an expenditure item, which is necessary for the transaction you are attempting to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Commitment Item: The commitment item you are using may not be set up correctly in the system. It might be defined as a revenue item or another type that does not allow for expenditure postings.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not have the commitment item properly categorized as an expenditure item.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the commitment item may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Commitment Item Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for commitment items in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining commitment items and ensure that the item in question is marked as an expenditure item.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the commitment item using transaction codes like OBBP (for commitment items) or other relevant transactions.
  Ensure that the commitment item is correctly defined and categorized.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Commitment Item:
  
  If the commitment item is indeed not meant to be an expenditure item, you may need to select a different commitment item that is appropriate for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on commitment item classifications and their intended use.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Commitment Items: In SAP, commitment items are used to classify financial transactions and are essential for budgetary control. They help in tracking expenditures and revenues.
  Public Sector Management (PSM): This module is often used in government and public sector organizations to manage budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting.
  Real Estate Management (RE): This module is used for managing real estate assets and related financial transactions.
  
  By ensuring that the commitment item is correctly configured and used, you should be able to resolve the RE030 error message.