How To Fix GRANTMGMT696 - Inconsistencies between Grant's objects and posted document

GRANTMGMT696 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GRANTMGMT - Grants Management Message Class

• Message number: 696

• Message text: Inconsistencies between Grant's objects and posted document

What causes this issue?

Due to grant master data changes, there are now inconsistencies between
grant account assignment element objects and objects already posted in
Grants Management budget documents as follows:
Grant &v1&
Fund &v2&
Sponsored program &v3&
Sponsored class &v4&

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

Use <DS:TRAN.GMGRANT>grant master data</> to add the missing account
assignment element.

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 GRANTMGMT696 - Inconsistencies between Grant's objects and posted document ?

  The SAP error message GRANTMGMT696 indicates that there are inconsistencies between the grant's objects and the posted document in the Grant Management module. This error typically arises when there are discrepancies in the data related to grants, such as budget allocations, actual postings, or other related financial transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry when creating or modifying grant-related documents.
  Changes in Grant Master Data: Modifications to grant master data after documents have been posted can lead to inconsistencies.
  Posting Errors: Incorrect postings to grant-related accounts that do not align with the grant's budget or structure.
  Missing or Incorrect Assignments: Objects related to the grant (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) may not be correctly assigned or may have been changed.
  Integration Issues: Problems with integration between different SAP modules (e.g., FI, CO) that affect grant management.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Grant Master Data: Check the grant master data for any recent changes that may have caused