How To Fix GMBAPI070 - Provided letter of credit &1 is not maintained in the sponsor &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Provided letter of credit &1 is not maintained in the sponsor &2

What causes this issue?

The specified letter of credit is not maintained in the sponsor. The
field default_control-letter_of_credit is set.

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?

If the flag for default control is set, the letter of credit should be
one of those defaulted from the sponsor.
Either maintain the letter of credit in the sponsor master or remove the
default control flag (making the default_control-letter_of_credit
initial).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMBAPI070 - Provided letter of credit &1 is not maintained in the sponsor &2 ?

  The SAP error message GMBAPI070 indicates that there is an issue with a letter of credit (LoC) that is not properly maintained in the system for a specific sponsor. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions involving letters of credit, which are often used in international trade and finance.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The letter of credit specified (denoted by &1) is not found or not properly configured in the system for the specified sponsor (denoted by &2).
  There may be missing or incorrect data in the configuration of the letter of credit or the sponsor.
  The letter of credit may not have been created or activated in the system.
  There could be authorization issues preventing access to the letter of credit.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GMBAPI070 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Letter of Credit Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP where letters of credit are maintained (e.g., transaction codes related to financial documents).
  Verify that the letter of credit specified in the error message is correctly set up and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Sponsor Information:
  
  Ensure that the sponsor specified in the error message is correctly maintained in the system.
  Check if the sponsor has the necessary authorizations to access the letter of credit.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Letter of Credit:
  
  If the letter of credit does not exist, create a new one with the required details.
  If it exists but is not properly configured, update it with the correct information.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access both the letter of credit and the sponsor information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or user manuals for specific instructions on maintaining letters of credit and sponsors.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to letters of credit and sponsor management in your SAP system.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that user roles and permissions are correctly assigned to avoid authorization-related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issue causing the GMBAPI070 error in your SAP system.