How To Fix GMBAPI073 - Provided report rule &1 not maintained in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Provided report rule &1 not maintained in the system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMBAPI073 - Provided report rule &1 not maintained in the system ?

  The SAP error message GMBAPI073 indicates that a specific report rule, identified by the placeholder &1, is not maintained in the system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP General Ledger or during the execution of certain financial reports or processes that rely on predefined report rules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Report Rule: The report rule specified in the error message has not been defined or configured in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The report rule may exist but is not properly configured or activated.
  Transport Issues: If the report rule was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report rule.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Report Rule Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction code (e.g., GRR1 for report rules) to check if the report rule exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it. If it exists, ensure that it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Report Rule:
  
  If the report rule is missing, create it using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., GRR1).
  Ensure that all necessary parameters and settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the report rule was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the report rule. This may involve checking user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the report rule and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as GRR1 (Maintain Report Rules) and GRR2 (Display Report Rules).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GMBAPI073 error and ensure that the required report rule is properly maintained in your SAP system.