How To Fix GMMASTERDATA044 - Expense and revenue classes cannot be simultaneously IDC-relevant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Expense and revenue classes cannot be simultaneously IDC-relevant

What causes this issue?

You have set indirect cost (IDC) relevant flags for sponsored classes
that include both revenue and expense types. The IDC program in Grants
Management does not support this scenario.

System Response

All the IDC-relevant flags are cleared.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMMASTERDATA044 - Expense and revenue classes cannot be simultaneously IDC-relevant ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA044 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of expense and revenue classes in the context of Investment Management (IM) or Grants Management (GM). Specifically, it states that expense and revenue classes cannot be simultaneously marked as IDC (Indirect Cost) relevant.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  Configuration Conflict: Both the expense class and the revenue class are set to be IDC-relevant in the system configuration. This is not allowed because IDC relevance should only apply to one type of class at a time.
  Master Data Setup: The master data for the expense and revenue classes may have been incorrectly set up, leading to this conflict.
  Transaction Data: The transaction data being processed may reference both classes as IDC-relevant, which triggers the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the expense and revenue classes in the SAP system.
  Ensure that only one of the classes (either expense or revenue) is marked as IDC-relevant. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and checking the settings for the classes.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for both the expense and revenue classes. Make sure that the settings are consistent with the configuration.
  If necessary, adjust the settings to ensure that only one class is IDC-relevant.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, check the transaction data to see if it references both classes as IDC-relevant.
  Modify the transaction data to ensure compliance with the IDC relevance rules.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring IDC relevance for expense and revenue classes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to configuration and master data management in SAP, such as SPRO (for configuration) and OX15 (for class management).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration and master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GMMASTERDATA044 error and ensure that your expense and revenue classes are correctly configured in relation to IDC relevance.