How To Fix GRANTMGMT861 - No documents match the selection criteria to generate IDC for grant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GRANTMGMT - Grants Management Message Class

• Message number: 861

• Message text: No documents match the selection criteria to generate IDC for grant &1

What causes this issue?

No documents for grant &V1& match the selection criteria for generating
IDC postings.

System Response

No IDC document posted.

How to fix this error?

Change your selection criteria.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GRANTMGMT861 - No documents match the selection criteria to generate IDC for grant &1 ?

  The SAP error message GRANTMGMT861 indicates that there are no documents matching the selection criteria for generating an IDC (Indirect Cost) for a specific grant. This error typically occurs in the context of grant management and financial reporting within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The parameters you have entered for the selection criteria (such as grant number, period, or other filters) may not match any existing documents in the system.
  
  
  No Relevant Documents: There may simply be no documents (e.g., expenses, revenues, or other financial transactions) associated with the specified grant that meet the criteria for IDC calculation.
  
  
  Data Entry Issues: There could be issues with how data has been entered or recorded in the system, leading to a lack of documents for the specified grant.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the documents related to the grant.
  
  
  Timing Issues: The documents may not have been posted yet, or the IDC generation process may be running before the relevant transactions have been completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GRANTMGMT861 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you have entered. Ensure that the grant number and other parameters are correct and that they correspond to existing documents.
  
  
  Verify Document Existence: Use transaction codes like GR55 (Report Painter) or S_ALR_87012086 (Grant Management Reports) to check if there are any documents associated with the grant in question.
  
  
  Review Grant Setup: Ensure that the grant is properly set up in the system and that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  Check Posting Period: Make sure that the posting period for the documents you are trying to include in the IDC calculation is open and that the documents have been posted.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the documents related to the grant.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are still unable to resolve the issue, consult with your finance or SAP support team for further assistance. They may have additional insights or access to system logs that can help identify the problem.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for Grant Management, such as GRANT for grant management transactions and CJ20N for project management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to grant management and IDC generation.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to Grant Management and IDC processes for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.