How To Fix GMMASTERDATA072 - There are gaps between budget validity periods

GMMASTERDATA072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 072

• Message text: There are gaps between budget validity periods

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMMASTERDATA072 - There are gaps between budget validity periods ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA072 indicates that there are gaps in the budget validity periods for a particular budget structure. This error typically arises in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Budget Management in SAP, where budget validity periods must be defined without any gaps to ensure proper budget control and reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Budget Validity Periods: The defined budget validity periods do not cover the entire fiscal year or the intended period without any breaks. For example, if you have a budget defined from January to March and then another from May to December, there is a gap in April.
  Incorrect Configuration: The budget structure may not be configured correctly, leading to overlaps or gaps in the validity periods.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when defining budget periods can lead to unintended gaps.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GMMASTERDATA072 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Budget Validity Periods:
  
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