How To Fix GMMASTERDATA128 - IDC rate periods 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: 128

• Message text: IDC rate periods are continuous and exceed life of grant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMMASTERDATA128 - IDC rate periods are continuous and exceed life of grant ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA128, which states "IDC rate periods are continuous and exceed life of grant," typically occurs in the context of Grant Management (GM) within SAP. This error indicates that the Indirect Cost (IDC) rate periods defined for a grant are overlapping or extending beyond the grant's defined life cycle. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping IDC Rate Periods: The IDC rate periods defined in the system may overlap, meaning that there are multiple periods defined for the same grant that cannot logically coexist.
  Exceeding Grant Duration: The defined IDC rate periods may extend beyond the start and end dates of the grant, which is not permissible.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the IDC rate setup or in the grant management settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review IDC Rate Periods:
  
  Go to the IDC rate configuration in SAP and check the defined periods for the grant in question.
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