How To Fix GMMASTERDATA172 - Grant type &1 lifecycle status &2 has definition with circular logic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Grant type &1 lifecycle status &2 has definition with circular logic

What causes this issue?

In the definition of grant type &V1& the predecessor of lifecycle status
&V2& should not be itself.

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

System Response

You get a warning.

How to fix this error?

Remove the circular reference. For example, the previous states of an
AWARD should not include AWARD.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMMASTERDATA172 - Grant type &1 lifecycle status &2 has definition with circular logic ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA172 indicates that there is a circular logic issue in the definition of a grant type's lifecycle status. This typically occurs in the context of Grant Management (GM) within SAP, where the lifecycle of grants is defined by various statuses and transitions between them.
  
  Cause:
  The circular logic error arises when the configuration of grant types and their statuses creates a loop. For example, if a grant type's status A can transition to status B, and status B can transition back to status A, this creates a circular reference that the system cannot resolve. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration of status transitions in the grant management settings.
  Overlapping or conflicting definitions of statuses and their allowed transitions.
  Misconfiguration in the lifecycle management settings for the grant type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GMMASTERDATA172 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Grant Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the specific grant type in SAP.
  Check the