How To Fix GMCUSTOM018 - Sponsor % has status "Not Released"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GMCUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Grants Management

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Sponsor % has status "Not Released"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMCUSTOM018 - Sponsor % has status "Not Released" ?

  The SAP error message GMCUSTOM018, which states that "Sponsor % has status 'Not Released'," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Grants Management module. This error indicates that the sponsor associated with a grant or project has not been released for use, meaning it cannot be utilized in transactions or processes until it is properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  
  Sponsor Status: The primary cause of this error is that the sponsor's status is set to "Not Released." This could be due to:
  
  The sponsor not being fully set up in the system.
  The sponsor being in a draft or inactive state.
  Missing required information or approvals for the sponsor.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the sponsor in the Grants Management module.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or use the sponsor.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sponsor Status:
  
  Navigate to the sponsor master data in SAP.
  Verify the status of the sponsor. If it is set to "Not Released," you will need to change it to "Released."
  
  
  
  Release the Sponsor:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can release the sponsor by editing the sponsor's master data and changing the status.
  Ensure that all required fields and information are completed before releasing the sponsor.
  
  
  
  Consult with Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the status, contact your SAP system administrator or the person responsible for managing sponsor data in your organization.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for the Grants Management module to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user role has the necessary authorizations to access and use the sponsor.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Grants Management for detailed steps on managing sponsor data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  GM01 for creating a grant.
  GM02 for changing a grant.
  GM03 for displaying a grant.
  
  
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GMCUSTOM018 error and successfully utilize the sponsor in your SAP transactions.