How To Fix GMMASTERDATA199 - 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: 199

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

What causes this issue?

In the Overhead Cost Limit view, the limit for this grant 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 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 GMMASTERDATA199 - No budget validity period available on &1 ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA199, which states "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: The configuration settings for budget management may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a valid budget period.
  Budget Release Issues: The budget may not have been released or activated for the specified period, making it unavailable for use.
  Date Mismatch: The date of the transaction may fall outside the defined budget validity period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Validity Period:
  
  Navigate to the budget management settings in SAP and verify if a budget validity period has been defined for the relevant budget item or commitment item.
  If it is missing, create or adjust the budget validity period accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Budget Release:
  
  Ensure that the budget has been properly released for the relevant fiscal year and period. You can do this by checking the budget release status in the system.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Dates:
  
  Verify the date of the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that it falls within the defined budget validity period. If necessary, adjust the transaction date.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Review the configuration settings for budget management in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured to allow for budget validity periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing budget validity periods and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Display Budget) to check and manage budget data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage budget data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP PSM for further assistance.