How To Fix GRANTMGMT878 - Subtractive IDC calculation: Invalid IDC rate for grant &1

GRANTMGMT878 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GRANTMGMT - Grants Management Message Class

• Message number: 878

• Message text: Subtractive IDC calculation: Invalid IDC rate for grant &1

What causes this issue?

The grant &V1& uses the <DS:DE.GM_IDC_RULE>IDC rule</>&V2&, which is
customized with <DS:DE.GM_IDC_CALCULATION>subtractive cost calculation
</> (on total amounts).
In such a case, the IDC rate &V3& entered for grant &V1& is invalid; it
must be less than 100%.

System Response

An IDC calculation cannot be performed for grant &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the IDC rate for grant &V1&.

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 GRANTMGMT878 - Subtractive IDC calculation: Invalid IDC rate for grant &1 ?

  The SAP error message GRANTMGMT878, which states "Subtractive IDC calculation: Invalid IDC rate for grant &1," typically occurs in the context of grant management within SAP systems. This error is related to the Indirect Cost (IDC) calculation process, specifically when the system encounters an invalid IDC rate for a particular grant.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid IDC Rate Configuration: The IDC rate for the specified grant may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries, incorrect values, or the rate not being applicable for the grant in question.
  Grant Status: The grant may be in a status that does not allow for IDC calculations, such as being closed or not fully set up.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the grant, such as missing master data or incorrect assignment of IDC rates to the grant.
  Period Issues: The IDC rate may not be valid for the period