How To Fix CRM_GPM_APPLICATION050 - Changes to validity period may not be valid for subordinate programs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Changes to validity period may not be valid for subordinate programs

What causes this issue?

You have changed the validity period of program &V1&. You will not be
able to change the validity period of the subordinate programs if
follow-up documents (for example applications or agreements) have
already been created for these subordinate programs.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Open all subordinated programs under program &V1& and try to adjust
their validity period in order to be within the new validity period of
program &V1&. If you cannot adjust the validity period, leave the
validity period within the former validity period of program &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_GPM_APPLICATION050 - Changes to validity period may not be valid for subordinate programs ?

  The SAP error message CRM_GPM_APPLICATION050 typically occurs in the context of the SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system, particularly when dealing with the validity periods of certain objects, such as promotions, campaigns, or other related programs. This error indicates that changes made to the validity period of a parent program may not be applicable or valid for its subordinate programs or related objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Validity Periods: The primary cause of this error is that the validity period of a parent program has been modified in a way that conflicts with the validity periods of its subordinate programs. For example, if a parent program's validity is set to a shorter duration than that of its child programs, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that the relationships between parent and child programs remain consistent. If changes violate these rules, the system will throw this error.
  
  
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