How To Fix GMMASTERDATA125 - IDC Cap at grant level is less than sum of caps at program and class

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 125

• Message text: IDC Cap at grant level is less than sum of caps at program and class

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMMASTERDATA125 - IDC Cap at grant level is less than sum of caps at program and class ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA125 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the grant management settings, specifically related to the budgetary control settings for grants. This error occurs when the individual caps set at the grant level are less than the total of the caps defined at the program and class levels. 
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The grant's individual cap is set lower than the sum of the caps defined for the associated program and class.
  Data Entry Error: Incorrect values may have been entered during the setup of the grant, program, or class.
  Hierarchy Issues: The hierarchy of grants, programs, and classes may not be properly aligned, leading to inconsistencies in the cap settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Cap Settings:
  
  Navigate to the grant management configuration in SAP.
  Check the cap settings for the grant, program, and class.
  Ensure that the cap at the grant level is equal to or greater than the sum of the caps at the program and class levels.
  
  
  
  Adjust Grant Cap:
  
  If the grant cap is indeed lower, increase the cap at the grant level to match or exceed the total of the program and class caps.
  
  
  
  Check Program and Class Caps:
  
  If the program or class caps are incorrectly set, adjust them accordingly to ensure they align with the intended budgetary control.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate all entries to ensure that there are no typographical errors or misconfigurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines for grant management to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  GM01: Create Grant
  GM02: Change Grant
  GM03: Display Grant
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to grant management settings.
  Training: Consider training for users involved in grant management to minimize errors in data entry and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GMMASTERDATA125 error and ensure that your grant management settings are correctly configured.