How To Fix GMMASTERDATA131 - IDC program + class cap 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: 131

• Message text: IDC program + class cap periods are continuous and exceed life of grant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMMASTERDATA131 - IDC program + class cap periods are continuous and exceed life of grant ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA131 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of grant management periods in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the internal program and class periods for a grant are continuous but exceed the life of the grant. This can occur when the defined periods for a grant do not align with the grant's overall duration, leading to inconsistencies in the grant management data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Period Configuration: The periods defined for the grant (e.g., fiscal years, periods) are set up in such a way that they extend beyond the grant's defined lifespan.
  Grant Duration: The grant may have a specific start and end date, and the periods configured may not respect these boundaries.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been mistakes during the data entry process, leading to incorrect period definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Grant Configuration: Check the grant's start and end dates in the system. Ensure that the periods defined for