How To Fix GMBAPI017 - Sum of FM line amounts differs from amount in GM line item &

GMBAPI017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Sum of FM line amounts differs from amount in GM line item &

What causes this issue?

The sum of the Funds Management (FM) line amounts differs from the
amount in the GM line item.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Correct the amounts distributed so that the sum of the amounts
distributed to the FM fiscal year line items is equal to the amount on
the corresponding Grants Management (GM) budget line item.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMBAPI017 - Sum of FM line amounts differs from amount in GM line item & ?

  The SAP error message GMBAPI017 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the sum of the amounts in the Fund Management (FM) line items and the amount recorded in the General Ledger (GL) line item. This error typically arises during the posting of financial documents in the context of budget management and fund accounting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: The amounts entered in the FM line items may not match the total amount specified in the GL line item.
  Budget Availability Check: If the budget is not available or has been exceeded, it may lead to discrepancies.
  Currency Differences: If there are multiple currencies involved, conversion issues may lead to mismatches.
  Incorrect Configuration: Issues in the configuration of the FM module or the integration between FM and GL can lead to this error.
  Posting Period Issues: If the posting period is closed or not open for the transaction, it may cause discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Amounts: Check the amounts in