Commitment Item for Balance Sheet accounts

[Former Member]

Hi all,

Can someone clearly explain the need to create commitment items for balance sheet accounts? I have searched a lot and have not found a satisfactory explanation. Since balance sheet accts are typically not budgeted, why do they even have to be reflected in FM?

Please explain.

Thanks,

MJ

[iklovski · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Sometimes, there is a need in budget check, through posting on balance sheet accounts, e.g. stocks, assets, etc. However, in most other cases it's indeed not necessary and the commitment item given should be either dummy one or in special cases, GR/IR, banks, etc., defined specifically for the issue in question.

Keep in mind, that once FM is activated every relevant posting must have FM assignment, including those on balance sheet accounts. That's why, even if you don't want to manage the budget, you have to assign FM objects to these postings.

Regards,

Eli

[Former Member]

Thanks Eli.

Your answer makes sense - awarded points.

MJ