How To Fix GMBAPI059 - No cost sharing rate defaulted from sponsor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 059

• Message text: No cost sharing rate defaulted from sponsor

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMBAPI059 - No cost sharing rate defaulted from sponsor ?

  The SAP error message GMBAPI059: No cost sharing rate defaulted from sponsor typically occurs in the context of grant management and financial accounting within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with sponsored projects. This error indicates that the system could not find a default cost-sharing rate associated with the sponsor for a particular grant or project.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Sharing Rate: The most common cause is that the cost-sharing rate has not been defined for the sponsor in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the sponsor or the grant management settings.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in the data entry related to the sponsor or project setup.
  Inactive Sponsor: The sponsor may not be active or properly set up in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Cost Sharing Rate:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Ensure that a cost-sharing rate is defined for the specific sponsor in the system. This can