How To Fix GMMASTERDATA226 - Award status not set. Sales order cannot be created with initial Grant Nr

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Award status not set. Sales order cannot be created with initial Grant Nr

What causes this issue?

When setting the Grant status to Award, a Sales Order will automatically
be created for the Grant billing process. For a Grant with Internal
numbering, the Grant number has not yet been assigned to the Grant. An
initial grant number cannot be used to create the Sales Order.

System Response

The Sales Order will not be created.

How to fix this error?

Save the Grant prior to attempting to set the Grant status to Award.

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 GMMASTERDATA226 - Award status not set. Sales order cannot be created with initial Grant Nr ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA226 indicates that there is an issue with the status of a grant (or award) in the Grants Management (GM) module. Specifically, it states that the award status is not set, which prevents the creation of a sales order associated with that grant number.
  Cause:
  
  Grant Status: The grant may not be in an active or valid status that allows for the creation of sales orders. This could be due to the grant being closed, expired, or not yet approved.
  Master Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect master data related to the grant, such as budget information or fund availability.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may not allow for sales orders to be created against grants that are not in a specific status.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create sales orders against the specified grant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Grant Status: Verify the status of the grant in the Grants Management module. Ensure that it is active and in a status that allows for sales order creation.
  
  Navigate to the grant in question and check its status.
  If the grant is not active, you may need to change its status or consult with the relevant department to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data for the grant is complete and accurate.
  
  Check for budget availability and ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the system settings allow for sales orders to be created against the grant in its current status.
  
  
  User Authorization: Verify that the user attempting to create the sales order has the necessary authorizations to do so.
  
  If not, the user may need to request additional permissions from their SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to Grants Management and sales order creation for additional insights.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as GMGRANT to view grant details or VA01 to create sales orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above items, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP Help for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow for the creation of the sales order.