How To Fix PSM_S4C_FM_MD199 - Plan data already exists for this grant between &1 and &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_FM_MD -

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Plan data already exists for this grant between &1 and &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD199 - Plan data already exists for this grant between &1 and &2. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD199 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify plan data for a grant (funding) in the SAP system, but the system has detected that plan data already exists for the specified grant between the given date range (&1 and &2). This typically occurs in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Grants Management (GM) modules.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There is already existing plan data for the specified grant within the date range provided. This could be due to previous entries that were not deleted or modified correctly.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified may overlap with existing plan data, leading to conflicts.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings that prevent the creation of overlapping plan data for grants.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Plan Data:
  
  Use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or S_ALR_87013558 (Grants Management reports) to review existing plan data for the grant in question.
  Verify if there are indeed entries for the specified date range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Date Range:
  
  If you need to create new plan data, ensure that the date range does not overlap with existing entries. Adjust the start and end dates accordingly.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Existing Data:
  
  If the existing plan data is no longer needed, consider deleting it. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Alternatively, if the existing data needs to be modified, make the necessary changes to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Grants Management and plan data to understand the constraints and requirements for entering plan data.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on system logs or specific configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing grants and plan data, such as CJ20N, CJ30, and S_ALR_87013558.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view, modify, or delete plan data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional context or solutions based on known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage plan data for your grants in SAP.