How To Fix GMMASTERDATA197 - No budget validity period available on &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 197

• Message text: No budget validity period available on &1

What causes this issue?

In the Posting Control view, value type &SYST-MSGV2& has been defined
with a validity that falls outside of the budget validity periods
defined for this grant.

System Response

The system issues this information message.

How to fix this error?

Verify the validity dates in the Posting Control view for value type
&SYST-MSGV2&

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 GMMASTERDATA197 - No budget validity period available on &1 ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA197 ("No budget validity period available on &1") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Public Sector Management (PSM) module, particularly when dealing with budget management. This error indicates that there is no valid budget period defined for the specified budget structure or budget item.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Budget Validity Period: The budget item or budget structure you are trying to use does not have a defined validity period. This can happen if the budget was not created correctly or if the validity period has expired.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for budget management may not be set up properly, leading to the absence of a valid budget period.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry process, such as incorrect dates or budget codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Validity Period:
  
  Navigate to the budget structure in question and verify if a validity period is defined.
  Ensure that the validity period covers the date of the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Budget:
  
  If no budget validity period exists, you may need to create a new budget or adjust the existing one to include the necessary validity period.
  Use transaction codes like FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control) to manage budgets.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Public Sector Management > Budget Control System > Define Budget Structure and Validity Periods.
  Ensure that the settings align with your organization's budgeting policies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to budget management for additional guidance on setting up and managing budget validity periods.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB, FMAVCR01, and FMX1 for budget management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to budget management and validity periods.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on SAP Public Sector Management to better understand budget management processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GMMASTERDATA197 error and ensure that your budget management processes are functioning correctly.