How To Fix GRANTMGMT217 - After deletion, run GM AVC reconstruction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GRANTMGMT - Grants Management Message Class

• Message number: 217

• Message text: After deletion, run GM AVC reconstruction

What causes this issue?

When the Grants Management (GM) ledger documents for FI documents have
been successfully deleted, availability control (AVC) data should be
reconstructed. Otherwise, when you repost the FI documents, the
availability checking may not be up-to-date.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

After deletion, run the GM AVC reconstruction program (transaction
<DS:TRAS.GMAVCREINIT>GMAVCREINIT</>) or from the menu path <LS>
Accounting -> Public Sector Management -> Grants Management -> Budgeting
-> Tools -> Availability Control -> Reconstruct</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GRANTMGMT217 - After deletion, run GM AVC reconstruction ?

  The SAP error message GRANTMGMT217 typically occurs in the context of Grant Management within SAP, particularly when there are inconsistencies in the data after a deletion operation. This error indicates that after deleting certain grant-related data, the system requires a reconstruction of the Availability Control (AVC) data to ensure that the financial data is accurate and consistent.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Deletion of Grant Data: When grant-related data (such as budgets, commitments, or actuals) is deleted, it can lead to inconsistencies in the AVC data.
  Inconsistent Data: The system detects that the AVC data does not match the current state of the grant data after a deletion operation.
  Missing Reconstruction: The necessary reconstruction process for the AVC data has not been executed after the deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GRANTMGMT217 error, you need to perform the following steps:
  
  
  Run AVC Reconstruction:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code for Grant Management AVC reconstruction. This is typically done using transaction code GMAVC or through the relevant menu path in SAP.
  Execute the AVC reconstruction process. This will update the AVC data based on the current state of the grant data, ensuring that all financial controls are accurate.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Errors:
  
  After running the reconstruction, check for any other error messages that may indicate further issues with the grant data or AVC.
  
  
  
  Review Deletion Process:
  
  Ensure that the deletion process was carried out correctly and that all necessary data was accounted for before deletion.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the AVC reconstruction process and any prerequisites that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after performing the reconstruction, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, as there may be underlying issues that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as GMAVC for AVC reconstruction and GMGRANT for managing grants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to Grant Management and AVC that may provide additional insights or patches for known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform grant management operations and AVC reconstruction.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GRANTMGMT217 error and ensure that your grant management data is consistent and accurate.