How To Fix U2020 - No commitment item is assigned to cost element &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: U2 - Treasury - Funds Management

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No commitment item is assigned to cost element &1

What causes this issue?

No commitment item is assigned to cost element &V1&.

System Response

Update is not carried out.

How to fix this error?

Allocate an FM account assignment to cost element &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message U2020 - No commitment item is assigned to cost element &1 ?

  The SAP error message U2020, which states "No commitment item is assigned to cost element &1," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there is an attempt to post a transaction that requires a commitment item, but the specified cost element does not have a commitment item assigned to it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The cost element specified in the error message does not have a commitment item assigned in the system. Commitment items are used in budgetary control to track budget consumption.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) modules where the cost element is not properly set up to link with the relevant commitment item.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may require a commitment item, but the cost element used does not support this requirement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA03 (Display Cost Element) and enter the cost element number mentioned in the error message.
  Verify if a commitment item is assigned to the cost element. If not, you will need to assign a commitment item.
  
  
  
  Assign Commitment Item:
  
  If the commitment item is missing, you can assign it using the transaction code KA02 (Change Cost Element).
  Navigate to the relevant section where you can assign the commitment item to the cost element.
  
  
  
  Review Budgeting Settings:
  
  Ensure that the budgeting settings in your organization are correctly configured. This includes checking the budget structure and ensuring that the commitment items are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate cost elements.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes or if you are unsure about the correct commitment item to assign, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who specializes in FI/CO.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Commitment Items: These are used in public sector accounting and budgetary control to track budget consumption against specific cost elements.
  Cost Elements: These are used in controlling to categorize costs and revenues in the financial statements.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KA01 (Create Cost Element), KA02 (Change Cost Element), and KA03 (Display Cost Element) for managing cost elements.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving debugging or reviewing the specific transaction logic that is triggering the error.