How To Fix GRANTMGMT697 - Inconsistencies between grant's time definition and posted document

GRANTMGMT697 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GRANTMGMT - Grants Management Message Class

• Message number: 697

• Message text: Inconsistencies between grant's time definition and posted document

What causes this issue?

Due to grant master data changes, there are now inconsistencies between
the grant time slice definition and objects already posted. The time
object has a validity number of &V1&, which is missing from the grant
master data.

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

Use <DS:TRAN.GMGRANT>grant master data</> to add the missing validity
number 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 GRANTMGMT697 - Inconsistencies between grant's time definition and posted document ?

  The SAP error message GRANTMGMT697 indicates that there are inconsistencies between the time definition of a grant and the documents that have been posted against it. This typically occurs in the context of grant management within SAP, where the timing of transactions must align with the defined periods of the grant.
  
  Cause:
  
  Time Definition Mismatch: The grant has specific start and end dates, and any posted documents (like expenses or revenues) must fall within this timeframe. If a document is posted outside of these dates, the system will generate this error.
  Changes to Grant Dates: If the grant's time definition has been modified after documents were posted, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Incorrect Document Posting: Documents may have been incorrectly posted to the grant, either due to user error or system issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Grant Time Definition: Review the grant's time definition in the SAP system to ensure that the start and end dates are correct.
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