How To Fix GMMASTERDATA198 - 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: 198

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

What causes this issue?

In the Overhead Cost Limit view, the limit for sponsored program
&SYST-MSGV2& and sponsored class &SYST-MSGV3& 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 Overhead Cost Limit view for sponsored
program &SYST-MSGV2& and sponsored class &SYST-MSGV3&.

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 GMMASTERDATA198 - No budget validity period available on &1 ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA198 ("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 the system cannot find a valid budget period for the specified budget item or commitment item.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Budget Validity Period: The most common cause is that the budget validity period has not been defined for the specified budget item or commitment item in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the budget management settings, such as incorrect fiscal year settings or budget types.
  Inactive Budget: The budget might be inactive or not yet released for the specified period.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in the data entry, such as incorrect budget item codes or fiscal year settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Validity Period:
  
  Navigate to the budget management settings in SAP and verify that a budget validity period is defined for the relevant budget item or commitment item.
  Ensure that the validity period covers the date of the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Define or Adjust Budget Validity:
  
  If no validity period exists, you may need to create one. This can typically be done in the configuration settings under the budget management module.
  If the validity period is incorrect, adjust it to ensure it aligns with your fiscal year and budget planning.
  
  
  
  Review Budget Activation:
  
  Ensure that the budget is activated and released for the relevant period. You can check this in the budget management transaction codes (e.g., FMBB, FMAVC).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for budget types and fiscal year variants to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to manage budget validity periods.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting), FMAVC (Budget Control), and others related to budget management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify budget data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.