How To Fix GM080 - Business process type & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Business process type & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GM080 - Business process type & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message GM080, which states "Business process type & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Grants Management (GM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a definition for the specified business process type in the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The business process type referenced in the error message has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight during the setup of the Grants Management module.
  Incorrect Input: The business process type may have been incorrectly entered or referenced in a transaction or report.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Business Process Type:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for Grants Management in the SAP system.
  Go to the path: SPRO > SAP Reference IMG > Grants Management > Define Business Process Types.
  Check if the business process type in question is listed. If not, you will need to create it.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and settings for the business process type are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Verify that the business process type is correctly entered in the transaction or report that triggered the error. Look for any typos or incorrect codes.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  If there are issues with the transport, you may need to re-transport the configuration or manually define the missing business process type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on defining business process types in Grants Management.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and input, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration and GM01 for managing grants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the Grants Management configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GM080 error and ensure that the business process type is properly defined in your SAP system.