How To Fix CRM_GPM_APPLICATION048 - You cannot reduce the validity period; agreement or application exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_GPM_APPLICATION - Message class for Grants Program Management Application

• Message number: 048

• Message text: You cannot reduce the validity period; agreement or application exists

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

You cannot shorten the validity period. The agreement or application
exists.

How to fix this error?

You can only extend the period if this is the root of a program
hierarchy.
If it is a lower-level program, you can only extend the period if the
<LS>End Date </>is earlier than the higher-level program <LS>End Date
</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_GPM_APPLICATION048 - You cannot reduce the validity period; agreement or application exists ?

  The SAP error message CRM_GPM_APPLICATION048 indicates that you are trying to reduce the validity period of a contract or agreement in the SAP CRM system, but there are existing agreements or applications that conflict with this action. This typically occurs when there are dependent objects or linked agreements that have a validity period overlapping with the one you are trying to modify.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Agreements/Applications: There are other agreements or applications that are still valid and linked to the contract you are trying to modify.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that changes do not lead to inconsistencies in the system. Reducing the validity period could potentially invalidate existing agreements or applications.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Agreements: Review the existing agreements or applications that are linked to the contract. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP and checking for