How To Fix GRANTMGMT291 - Inconsistency: Grant &1 in the header and grant &1 in the GM line

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GRANTMGMT - Grants Management Message Class

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Inconsistency: Grant &1 in the header and grant &1 in the GM line

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GRANTMGMT291 - Inconsistency: Grant &1 in the header and grant &1 in the GM line ?

  The SAP error message GRANTMGMT291 indicates an inconsistency between the grant information in the header and the grant information in the line items of a grant management document. Specifically, it suggests that the grant number in the header does not match the grant number in one or more line items.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a manual data entry error where the grant number in the header was entered incorrectly or was changed after the line items were created.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the grant management module that lead to inconsistencies.
  Document Changes: If the document was modified after it was initially created, it could lead to mismatches between the header and line items.
  Transport Issues: If the document was transported from one environment to another (e.g., from development to production), inconsistencies may arise.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Grant Numbers: Verify that the grant number in the header matches the grant numbers in all line items. If there is a discrepancy, correct the grant number in either the header or the line items to ensure they match.
  Recreate Document: If the document is significantly corrupted or if there are too many inconsistencies, it may be easier to recreate the document from scratch.
  Review Changes: If the document was modified, review the changes made to ensure that they did not introduce inconsistencies.
  Consult Documentation: Check SAP documentation or notes related to grant management for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like GMGRANT or GM_DOCUMENT to view and edit grant management documents.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to grant management documents.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the document to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that all functionalities work as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GRANTMGMT291 error and ensure consistency in your grant management documents.