How To Fix GMMASTERDATA195 - Sponsor required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 195

• Message text: Sponsor required

What causes this issue?

You are saving a grant without a sponsor. The grant cannot be made
productive it has a sponsor.

System Response

If the grant is a draft a warning is issued. Otherwise, an error is
issued.

How to fix this error?

Enter a sponsor for this grant.

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 GMMASTERDATA195 - Sponsor required ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA195, which states "Sponsor required," typically occurs in the context of Grant Management (GM) within SAP. This error indicates that a sponsor must be assigned to a grant or project before proceeding with certain actions, such as creating or modifying grant master data.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A grant or project is being created or modified, and the required sponsor information is missing.
  The system is configured to require a sponsor for the specific grant management process being executed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GMMASTERDATA195 error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Grant Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the grant master data in SAP.
  Ensure that the sponsor field is filled in with the appropriate sponsor information.
  
  
  
  Assign a Sponsor:
  
  If the sponsor is not assigned, you will need to assign a valid sponsor to the grant. This can typically be done in the grant master data screen.
  Make sure that the sponsor you are assigning is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure why the sponsor is required, check the configuration settings in the Grant Management module. There may be specific settings that enforce the requirement for a sponsor.
  Consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to understand the configuration and any dependencies.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify grant master data and assign sponsors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing grant master data and understanding the role of sponsors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Training Materials: If you are new to Grant Management in SAP, consider reviewing training materials or attending training sessions to better understand the processes involved.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the sponsor information is correctly assigned and configured, you should be able to resolve the GMMASTERDATA195 error and proceed with your grant management activities.