How To Fix GMBAPI009 - Invalid combination of program &1 class &2 fund &3 grant &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GMBAPI - Messages for BAPI in Grants Management

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Invalid combination of program &1 class &2 fund &3 grant &4

What causes this issue?

The combination of program, class, fund, FM area, and grant is invalid.

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?

Maintain the objects in the <ZH>Sponsored Objects</> tab of the grant
master.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMBAPI009 - Invalid combination of program &1 class &2 fund &3 grant &4 ?

  The SAP error message GMBAPI009 indicates that there is an invalid combination of program, class, fund, and grant in the context of budget management or financial transactions. This error typically arises when trying to post a transaction that involves budgetary controls, and the specified combination does not meet the required criteria set in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The combination of program, class, fund, and grant may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the relevant master data.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors or incorrect selections made during data entry.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified combination.
  Inactive or Closed Grants: The grant specified may be inactive or closed, which would prevent any transactions from being processed against it.
  Budget Availability: The budget for the specified combination may not be available or may have been exhausted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the combination of program, class, fund, and grant is correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the relevant master data and ensuring that all necessary entries exist.
  Review Data Entry: Double-check the entries made during the transaction to ensure that they are correct and correspond to valid combinations in the system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction with the specified combination.
  Grant Status: Check the status of the grant to ensure it is active and open for transactions. If it is closed, you may need to use a different grant or reopen it if applicable.
  Budget Check: Review the budget availability for the specified combination to ensure that there are sufficient funds available for the transaction.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (to check budget availability) or S_ALR_87013558 (to review budget reports) to gather more information about the budget and fund status.
  Master Data Maintenance: Ensure that the relevant master data (e.g., funds, grants, programs) is maintained correctly in the system. This can usually be done through transaction codes like FMBT (for budget types) or FMF1 (for fund management).
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines related to budget management and error handling.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in budget management within SAP.