How To Fix RE868 - Master record does not exist for commitment item &1/&2

RE868 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 868

• Message text: Master record does not exist for commitment item &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE868 - Master record does not exist for commitment item &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message RE868 ("Master record does not exist for commitment item &1/&2") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Real Estate Management (RE) module or when dealing with budgetary control in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find a master record for the specified commitment item, which is necessary for processing transactions related to budget management.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Master Record: The most common cause of this error is that the master record for the specified commitment item does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The commitment item has not been created in the system.
  The commitment item is not assigned to the relevant controlling area or fiscal year.
  The commitment item is inactive or has been deleted.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the budgetary control settings or the commitment item settings.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: The commitment item or the associated data may have been entered