How To Fix GMCUSTOM017 - Sponsor % has status "Locked"

GMCUSTOM017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GMCUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Grants Management

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Sponsor % has status "Locked"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMCUSTOM017 - Sponsor % has status "Locked" ?

  The SAP error message GMCUSTOM017 indicates that a sponsor (which could refer to a project sponsor, funding source, or similar entity) has a status of "Locked." This typically means that the sponsor cannot be used for certain transactions or processes due to its current status.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Locked Status: The sponsor may be locked due to administrative reasons, such as:
  
  The sponsor is inactive or has been deactivated in the system.
  There may be pending approvals or issues that need to be resolved before the sponsor can be used.
  The sponsor may have reached a limit or threshold that prevents further transactions.
  
  
  
  User Permissions: The user attempting to access or use the sponsor may not have the necessary permissions to interact with locked sponsors.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Unlock the Sponsor:
  
  Check with your SAP administrator or the relevant department to understand why the sponsor is locked.
  If the lock is due to administrative reasons, follow the necessary procedures to unlock the sponsor. This