How To Fix GMMASTERDATA117 - Switch of object number from &1 to &2 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Switch of object number from &1 to &2 failed

What causes this issue?

The temporary object number is invalid and cannot be exchanged for a
permanent object number.

System Response

Warning

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 GMMASTERDATA117 - Switch of object number from &1 to &2 failed ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA117, which states "Switch of object number from &1 to &2 failed," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Grants Management (GM) module. This error indicates that there was an issue when trying to switch or change the object number associated with a grant or project.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data records that prevent the switch from being executed successfully.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the switch operation.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Grants Management module that are not set up correctly.
  Locked Records: The object number you are trying to switch may be locked by another process or user.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships with other objects that prevent the switch from being completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GMMASTERDATA117 error, you