How To Fix GRANTMGMT679 - No commitment item group has been defined for sponsored class &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GRANTMGMT - Grants Management Message Class

• Message number: 679

• Message text: No commitment item group has been defined for sponsored class &

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.GM_VALIDATE_FMBA>Validate Allowed Budget and Posting Objects
</> flag has been set for this sponsored class. When this is the case, a
commitment item group must be defined in the master data for the class.
This group is then checked against the posted commitment item.

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?

Enter a commitment item group or deactivate this check. Both things can
be done through transaction <DS:TRAN.GMCLASS>Maintain Sponsored Class</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GRANTMGMT679 - No commitment item group has been defined for sponsored class & ?

  The SAP error message GRANTMGMT679 indicates that there is no commitment item group defined for a specific sponsored class in the Grant Management module. This error typically arises when you are trying to process transactions related to grants, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified sponsored class.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the commitment item group for the specified sponsored class has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Sponsored Class: The sponsored class being referenced may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the sponsored class field.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GRANTMGMT679 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Sponsored Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Grant Management in SAP.
  Verify if the commitment item group is defined for the specific sponsored class that is causing the error.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create a new commitment item group for that sponsored class.
  
  
  
  Define Commitment Item Group:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path in SAP (usually under the Grant Management settings).
  Define a new commitment item group and link it to the appropriate sponsored class.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Sponsored Class:
  
  Check if the sponsored class is correctly set up in the system.
  Ensure that it is active and properly linked to the relevant financial structures.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Verification:
  
  Double-check the data entry for the sponsored class in the transaction that triggered the error.
  Make sure there are no typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or GRANT (to manage grants) to navigate through the system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to Grant Management for detailed steps on configuring commitment item groups and sponsored classes.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the configuration settings in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Grant Management for further assistance.