How To Fix GMMASTERDATA202 - Validity of value type &1 starts before the life of the grant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Validity of value type &1 starts before the life of the grant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMMASTERDATA202 - Validity of value type &1 starts before the life of the grant ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA202 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a value type in the context of grant management. Specifically, it means that the validity of the specified value type starts before the life of the grant itself. This can occur in the Grant Management module when the system detects that the value type's validity period does not align with the grant's lifecycle.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Value Type Dates: The validity period of the value type is set to start before the grant's start date.
  Grant Lifecycle Misconfiguration: The grant may have been configured with incorrect start and end dates.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when setting up the value type or grant data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Grant Dates: Verify the start and end dates of the grant. Ensure that the grant is active and that its lifecycle is correctly defined.
  Adjust Value Type Validity: Modify the validity period of the value type to ensure it starts after or on the same date as the grant's start date.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for both the grant and the value type to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Data Correction: If there are data entry errors, correct them in the relevant master data records.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like GMGRANT to view and edit grant details or GMDATA to manage value types.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Grant Management to understand the lifecycle of grants and how value types are managed.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the validity periods are correctly aligned, you should be able to resolve the GMMASTERDATA202 error.