How To Fix GMMASTERDATA003 - Invalid responsibility type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GMMASTERDATA - Grant master data maintenance messages only

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Invalid responsibility type &1

What causes this issue?

The user-defined grant responsibility type is invalid.

System Response

The entry is removed after this warning message is displayed.

How to fix this error?

Use the entry help to choose a valid responsibility type.

Procedure for System Administrators

Responsibility codes are maintained in table GMRESPTYPE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMMASTERDATA003 - Invalid responsibility type &1 ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA003: Invalid responsibility type &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Grants Management (GM) module. This error indicates that the system has encountered an invalid or unrecognized responsibility type when processing grant master data.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Responsibility Type: The responsibility type specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, an incorrect entry, or the responsibility type not being defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The responsibility types may not have been properly configured in the system, or the relevant customizing settings may be missing.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries related to responsibility types.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Responsibility Type: Verify the responsibility type that is being used. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and exists in the system. You can check this in the customizing settings for Grants Management.
  Configuration: If the responsibility type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the SAP customizing transaction (SPRO) under the Grants Management settings.
  
  Navigate to: SPRO > SAP Reference IMG > Grants Management > Master Data > Define Responsibility Types.
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings: Ensure that all necessary customizing settings related to responsibility types are correctly configured.
  Data Validation: If the error occurred after a data migration, validate the data to ensure that all required responsibility types are present and correctly mapped.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the responsibility types relevant to your organization’s configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration and SE11 for checking table entries related to responsibility types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify responsibility types in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.