How To Fix GMMASTERDATA177 - IDC cap for program &1 class &2 have overlapping time periods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 177

• Message text: IDC cap for program &1 class &2 have overlapping time periods

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMMASTERDATA177 - IDC cap for program &1 class &2 have overlapping time periods ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA177 indicates that there is an issue with overlapping time periods for the Investment Management (IM) or Grants Management (GM) master data. Specifically, it refers to the "IDC cap" (Indirect Cost Cap) for a program and class that have overlapping time periods, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  Overlapping Time Periods: Two or more IDC caps are defined for the same program and class, but their validity periods overlap. This can happen if the same IDC cap is mistakenly entered with different start and end dates.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a data entry error where the dates for the IDC caps were not set correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There might be issues in the configuration of the GM or IM module that allow for overlapping periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GMMASTERDATA177 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing IDC Caps:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., GM Master Data or IM Master Data) and review the existing IDC caps for the specified program and class.
  Look for any overlapping time periods.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Periods:
  
  If you find overlapping IDC caps, you will need to adjust the validity periods. This can involve:
  
  Deleting the incorrect or duplicate IDC cap.
  Modifying the start and/or end dates of the IDC caps to ensure they do not overlap.
  
  
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that all entries are validated before saving to prevent future overlaps. Implement checks or validations in your data entry process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or guidelines related to Grants Management or Investment Management to ensure compliance with the system's requirements.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJ02 (Change Project), or GM Master Data transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to GM or IM that might address known issues or provide additional guidance.
  Training: Consider training for users involved in data entry to minimize errors related to master data management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the overlapping time period issue causing the GMMASTERDATA177 error.