How To Fix GMMASTERDATA104 - Budget validity time slices are continuous and exceed life of grant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Budget validity time slices are continuous and exceed life of grant

What causes this issue?

This is not a problem, but it might indicate a data entry error.

System Response

Warning only.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the dates so that they match the grant validity.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMMASTERDATA104 - Budget validity time slices are continuous and exceed life of grant ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA104 indicates that there is an issue with the budget validity time slices for a grant in the Grants Management (GM) module. Specifically, it means that the defined budget periods are continuous and extend beyond the life of the grant. This can lead to inconsistencies in budget management and reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Budget Periods: The budget validity periods defined for the grant may overlap or extend beyond the grant's start and end dates.
  Grant Lifecycle Misconfiguration: The grant may have been set up with incorrect start and end dates, leading to a mismatch with the budget periods.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the setup of the grant or budget periods can lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Grant Dates: Check the start and end dates of the grant to ensure they are correctly defined. Make sure that the budget validity periods do not exceed these dates.
  Adjust Budget Validity Periods: Modify the budget validity time slices to ensure they are within the life of the grant. This may involve shortening the periods or adjusting the start and end dates.
  Check for Overlaps: Ensure that there are no overlapping budget periods that could cause the error. Each time slice should be distinct and within the grant's lifecycle.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines for setting up grants and budgets to ensure compliance with best practices.
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them to the production system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as GMGRANT for grant management and GMBUDGET for budget management.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to grant and budget data.
  Training: Consider providing training for users involved in grant management to minimize data entry errors in the future.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the GMMASTERDATA104 error and ensure proper budget management for your grants.