How To Fix GMMASTERDATA153 - User status &3 not defined in customizing of grant type &1 lifecycle &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 153

• Message text: User status &3 not defined in customizing of grant type &1 lifecycle &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMMASTERDATA153 - User status &3 not defined in customizing of grant type &1 lifecycle &2 ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA153 indicates that there is an issue with the user status configuration for a specific grant type and lifecycle in the Grants Management module. This error typically arises when the system encounters a user status that has not been defined in the customizing settings for the specified grant type and lifecycle.
  Cause:
  
  Missing User Status Definition: The user status specified in the error message is not defined in the customizing settings for the grant type and lifecycle you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the status management settings for the grant type.
  Data Entry Error: The user status might have been incorrectly entered or referenced in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GMMASTERDATA153 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Status Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP customizing transaction (SPRO).
  Navigate to Grants Management > Master Data > User Status.
  Verify that the user status specified in the error message is defined for the grant type and lifecycle in question.
  
  
  
  Define Missing User Status:
  
  If the user status is not defined, you will need to create it.
  In the same customizing path, create a new user status and ensure it is linked to the appropriate grant type and lifecycle.
  
  
  
  Review Grant Type and Lifecycle Settings:
  
  Ensure that the grant type and lifecycle settings are correctly configured and that they correspond to the user status you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Review the transaction or process that triggered the error to ensure that the user status was entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the appropriate environments (e.g., QA, Production).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for customizing, GM_STATUS for user status management, and GM_GRANT for grant management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Grants Management for detailed information on user status configuration and management.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GMMASTERDATA153 error and ensure that the user status is properly defined for your grant type and lifecycle.