How To Fix TRQ0205 - Enter the following differentiation criterion: Grant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TRQ0 - Messages for TR Quantity Ledger

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Enter the following differentiation criterion: Grant

What causes this issue?

In Customizing, it was defined that the field <zk>grant</> is to be used
as a differentiation criterion for positions that are changed by the
business transaction that is currently being processed. However, no data
was entered in the field <zk>grant</>.
Business transaction category: &v1&
Business transaction ID: &v2&

System Response

The system cannot process the business transaction correctly.

How to fix this error?

Make an entry in the field <zk>grant</>.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TRQ0205 - Enter the following differentiation criterion: Grant ?

  The SAP error message TRQ0205, which states "Enter the following differentiation criterion: Grant," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or related modules where grants or funding sources are involved. This error indicates that the system requires a differentiation criterion, specifically a grant, to proceed with the transaction or process you are attempting to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Grant Information: The most common cause of this error is that the grant information is not provided or is incomplete in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a grant to be specified for certain transactions, and these settings may not be properly defined.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or enter grant-related information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Grant Information: 
  
  Go back to the transaction where the error occurred and ensure that you have entered the required grant information. This may involve selecting or entering a specific grant code or identifier.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are a system administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the settings related to grants in the Project System or the relevant module. Ensure that the differentiation criteria for grants are properly configured.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and enter grant information. If not, you may need to work with your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are working with. This may provide additional context or steps to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to project management, budgeting, or grant management. Knowing the specific transaction can help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or user groups where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TRQ0205 error and implement a solution to resolve it.