How To Fix GMMASTERDATA070 - Fiscal year variant required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Fiscal year variant required

What causes this issue?

You are saving a grant without entering a fiscal year variant in the
budgeting section of the grant master. The fiscal year variant is
required to generate budget validity periods.

System Response

If the grant is a draft, a warning is issued. Otherwise, an error is
issued.

How to fix this error?

Enter the fiscal year variant in the budgeting section of the grant
master.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMMASTERDATA070 - Fiscal year variant required ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA070 indicates that a fiscal year variant is required for the transaction or process you are trying to execute in the context of the Grants Management (GM) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid fiscal year variant associated with the relevant organizational unit or master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant has not been defined for the relevant organizational unit (e.g., company code, controlling area).
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be correctly assigned to the relevant master data (e.g., grant, project).
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the grant or project may not have been set up correctly, leading to the absence of a fiscal year variant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Public Sector Management > Grants Management > Master Data > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  Ensure that a fiscal year variant is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the relevant organizational unit (e.g., company code).
  You can check this in the same SPRO path under Define Fiscal Year Variants and ensure it is linked to the appropriate controlling area or company code.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the grant or project in question.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is specified in the grant or project settings.
  You can do this by navigating to the grant or project in the Grants Management module and checking the details.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year variant settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on the correct configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This is a configuration in SAP that defines how the fiscal year is structured (e.g., number of periods, special periods).
  Grants Management (GM): This module in SAP is used for managing grants, projects, and funding in public sector organizations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as S_ALR_87012086 for reporting or GMGRANT for grant management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide deeper insights into the configuration and potential issues.