How To Fix GRANTMGMT113 - Sponsor & does not have a customer associated with it

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GRANTMGMT - Grants Management Message Class

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Sponsor & does not have a customer associated with it

What causes this issue?

The business partner does not have a customer number associated with it,
and therefore it was not possible to retrieve default values for grants
management.

System Response

Default values were not transferred.

How to fix this error?

Each business partner should have a customer number associated with it.
Check that the business partner is configured correctly.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GRANTMGMT113 - Sponsor & does not have a customer associated with it ?

  The SAP error message GRANTMGMT113 indicates that a sponsor (likely a funding source or organization) does not have an associated customer in the system. This error typically arises in the context of grant management or project management modules within SAP, where sponsors are expected to have corresponding customer records for billing, invoicing, or financial tracking purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customer Record: The sponsor has not been set up as a customer in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The relationship between the sponsor and customer may not be properly configured.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the sponsor's details, leading to a mismatch or absence of the customer association.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Customer Record:
  
  Navigate to the customer master data transaction (usually XD01 for creating a customer).
  Enter the necessary details for the sponsor and ensure that it is categorized correctly (e.g., as a business partner).
  Save the record.
  
  
  
  Link Sponsor to Customer:
  
  If the customer already exists, ensure that the sponsor is linked to the correct customer record.
  This may involve checking the configuration settings in the grant management module to ensure that the sponsor is correctly associated with the customer.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to grant management and customer relationships.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are in place to allow for the association of sponsors with customers.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data entered for the sponsor to ensure there are no discrepancies or errors that could lead to this issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing sponsors and customers in the context of grant management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XD01, XD02, and XD03 for customer master data management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create or modify customer records.
  Testing: After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved and that the sponsor can be associated with the customer as intended.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP grant management.