How To Fix GMMASTERDATA170 - Grant type &1 has multiple initial states; remove all except one

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Grant type &1 has multiple initial states; remove all except one

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMMASTERDATA170 - Grant type &1 has multiple initial states; remove all except one ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA170 indicates that there is an issue with the grant type configuration in the Grants Management module. Specifically, it means that the grant type you are trying to work with has multiple initial states defined, which is not allowed. Each grant type should have only one initial state to ensure proper processing and management of grants.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The configuration for the grant type has been set up with more than one initial state.
  This can happen due to incorrect settings in the customizing or configuration of the Grants Management module.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that each grant type has only one initial state. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the customizing settings for Grants Management. This is usually found under SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Grants Management.
  
  
  
  Check Grant Type Configuration:
  
  Look for the section related to grant types and their statuses.
  Identify the grant type that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  
  
  
  Review Initial States:
  
  Check the initial states defined for the grant type.
  You should see a list of states associated with that grant type.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Initial States:
  
  If you find multiple initial states, you need to remove all but one.
  Ensure that you keep the one that is most appropriate for your business process.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, test the grant type to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Grants Management for detailed information on configuring grant types and their statuses.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for customizing or GMGRANT for managing grants to navigate through the settings.
  Support: If you are unsure about which initial state to keep or how to proceed, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in Grants Management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GMMASTERDATA170 error and ensure that your grant types are configured correctly.