How To Fix GMMASTERDATA060 - Grant requires exactly one external fund

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Grant requires exactly one external fund

What causes this issue?

Each grant needs one external fund. Multiple external funds are not
permitted.

System Response

Extra external funds are automatically deleted from the list. The grant
cannot be made productive unless there is one external fund.

How to fix this error?

Enter <ZH>one</> external fund for the grant.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMMASTERDATA060 - Grant requires exactly one external fund ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA060 indicates that a grant requires exactly one external fund, but the system has detected either none or more than one external fund associated with the grant. This error typically occurs in the context of Grant Management (GM) within SAP, where grants are linked to specific funding sources.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The grant may not be properly configured to link to a single external fund.
  Multiple External Funds: The grant may have been assigned multiple external funds, which violates the requirement of having exactly one.
  Missing External Fund: The grant may not have any external fund assigned, which is also against the requirement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Grant Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the grant in question and verify its configuration.
  Ensure that it is set up to link to exactly one external fund.
  
  
  
  Review External Fund Assignment:
  
  Go to the external fund assignment for the grant.
  If there are multiple external funds assigned, remove the excess funds so that only one remains.
  If no external fund is assigned, add the appropriate external fund.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the grant data to ensure that all related data is correctly configured.
  Use transaction codes like GMGRANT or GMFUND to review and edit grant and fund data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP guidelines for specific instructions on managing grants and external funds.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and assignments, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  GMGRANT: To manage grants.
  GMFUND: To manage external funds.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to Grant Management that might address known issues or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in grant management are trained on the correct procedures for assigning external funds to grants.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GMMASTERDATA060 error and ensure that your grant is correctly linked to an external fund.