What is commitment run in SAP PA-PM-PB - Position Budgeting and Control?

SAP Term: commitment run

• Component: PA-PM-PB

• Component Name: Position Budgeting and Control

• Description: Activity that ensures commitment is created and the same amount of budget is available in components Funds Management, Grants Management or Controlling. The commitment run creates financings for all positions or personnel that were designated for new financing. The system generates this designation when changes are made to a financing-relevant infotype e.g. infotype cost distribution 0027 or infotype basic pay 0008. Whether an infotype is relevant for financing is defined in the Customizing of . You can also start the commitment run for a person or position of your choice.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Commitment run is a process in SAP Position Budgeting and Control (PA-PM-PB) that allows users to check the budget availability of a position before committing to a purchase. It is used to ensure that the budget for a position is sufficient to cover the cost of the purchase. The commitment run also helps to identify any discrepancies between the budgeted amount and the actual cost of the purchase. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the commitment run, users must first enter the budgeted amount for a position in SAP Position Budgeting and Control (PA-PM-PB). Once this is done, users can then run the commitment run to check if the budgeted amount is sufficient to cover the cost of the purchase. If there are any discrepancies between the budgeted amount and the actual cost of the purchase, users can adjust the budget accordingly. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to remember that the commitment run should be used as a tool to help manage budgets, not as a way to avoid making purchases. The commitment run should be used in conjunction with other budget management tools such as budget planning and forecasting. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP Position Budgeting and Control (PA-PM-PB), please refer to SAP’s official documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials on how to use SAP Position Budgeting and Control (PA-PM-PB).