How To Fix GMMASTERDATA157 - Invalid user status &1 for grant type &2, lifecycle &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Invalid user status &1 for grant type &2, lifecycle &3

What causes this issue?

The grant is in a user status that is not associated with the lifecycle
status as defined in grant type customizing. The system attempted to
reset the user status to the initial state defined in grant type
customizing, but failed.

System Response

A warning is generated, and the state is not changed.

How to fix this error?

If the current user state has been removed from the network assigned to
the lifecycle status, then ensure that at least one user state is marked
as the initial state, or remove all user states from the network. The
system attempts to set the initial state if one exists or set it to
blank if there is no user network defined for the lifecycle state.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMMASTERDATA157 - Invalid user status &1 for grant type &2, lifecycle &3 ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA157 indicates that there is an issue with the user status assigned to a grant type in the context of grant management. This error typically arises when the user status does not align with the expected statuses for the specified grant type and lifecycle.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid User Status: The user status specified in the error message is not valid for the grant type and lifecycle combination. This could be due to:
  
  The user status not being defined in the system.
  The user status being incorrectly assigned or configured.
  The grant type or lifecycle not supporting the specified user status.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the grant management settings that do not allow the specified user status for the given grant type.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a mistake in data entry where an incorrect user status is being referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Status Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for grant management and verify the user statuses defined for the specific grant type and lifecycle.
  Ensure that the user status you are trying to use is valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Grant Type and Lifecycle Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the grant type and lifecycle to ensure they are correctly set up to accept the user status in question.
  If necessary, modify the configuration to include the required user status.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the user status in the relevant transaction or master data record.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on user statuses and their valid combinations with grant types and lifecycles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like GM01 (Create Grant), GM02 (Change Grant), or GM03 (Display Grant) to manage grants and their statuses.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to grant management settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.