How To Fix HRPIQ00ARCH059 - Contract account &1 is used by grant master data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ00ARCH - Archiving and Deletion Programs

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Contract account &1 is used by grant master data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ00ARCH059 - Contract account &1 is used by grant master data ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ00ARCH059 indicates that a specific contract account (denoted by &1) is being used by grant master data, which prevents certain operations from being performed on that contract account. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) or Public Sector Management (PSM) modules, particularly when dealing with grants and funding.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the contract account you are trying to modify, delete, or archive is currently linked to grant master data. This linkage means that the system recognizes that the account is still in use, and therefore, it cannot be processed in the way you are attempting.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Grant Master Data: 
  
  Use transaction codes like GRANT or FMGRANT to review the grant master data associated with the contract account. Identify any active grants that are linked to the contract account.
  
  
  
  Remove Linkages:
  
  If the contract account is indeed linked to active grants, you will need to either:
  
  Deactivate or delete the grant master data if it is no longer needed.
  Reassign the grant to a different contract account if applicable.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of removing or altering grant data, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., finance or project management teams) to ensure that you are not disrupting any ongoing projects or funding.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the contract account in other areas of the system that might be causing the error.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If you believe the error is incorrect or if you need to change the configuration, consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to review the system settings related to grant management and contract accounts.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to this error message for additional guidance. You can also reach out to SAP support for assistance if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing grants and contract accounts, such as S_ALR_87012084 for grant reports or FMAVCR01 for budget consumption.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to make changes to grant master data and contract accounts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.