How To Fix GMMASTERDATA030 - External funds were removed from this outgoing grant

GMMASTERDATA030 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 030

• Message text: External funds were removed from this outgoing grant

What causes this issue?

An external fund was entered into the grant master of an outgoing grant.

System Response

All funds marked as external are automatically removed from the list of
funds.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GMMASTERDATA030 - Details

• The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA030, which states "External funds were removed from this outgoing grant," typically occurs in the context of Grant Management (GM) within SAP. This error indicates that there has been a change in the funding status of a grant, specifically that external funds associated with the grant have been removed or are no longer available.
  Causes:
  
  Changes in Funding Sources: External funding sources may have been withdrawn or reallocated, leading to the removal of those funds from the grant.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the grant setup or modification process can lead to discrepancies in funding.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the Grant Management module that affect how external funds are tracked and reported.
  Approval Processes: If the grant is subject to an approval process, changes made by approvers or stakeholders may result in the removal of external funds.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Grant Details: Check the grant's