How To Fix RE031 - Commitment item & is not a revenue item

RE031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Commitment item & is not a revenue item

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RE031 - Details

• The SAP error message RE031 ("Commitment item & is not a revenue item") typically occurs in the context of public sector accounting or governmental accounting within SAP. This error indicates that the commitment item you are trying to use is not classified as a revenue item, which is necessary for the transaction you are attempting to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Commitment Item: The commitment item you are using is not defined as a revenue item in the system. Commitment items are used to classify financial transactions, and they must be correctly categorized to ensure proper accounting.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not have the commitment item set up correctly, or it may not be linked to the appropriate revenue category.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute may require a specific type of commitment item that is designated for revenue, and the one you are using does not