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All SIMBA GM users
Introduction
This article provides identifies common error messages a user might encounter in the SIMBA Grants Management module. Each error message is explained and a solution is provided.
Article Body
Common GM Error Messages - Budget Upload
GMBAPI 026 The from_date and to_date in line item 000001 do not match any time slice.
Explanation: The Grant Validity Dates must be within the Budget Validity Dates
Resolution: Request the grant be updated by Research Accounting.
Precheck: GMBUDGETING 551 In GM area same dimensions are in different lines, that is forbidden.
Explanation: Multiple fiscal years listed under a single document OR Sponsored Class is listed more than once for the same cost object.
Resolution: Correct the upload file to reflect one fiscal year OR combine the Sponsored Class listed more than once into one.
Precheck: GMBAPI 028 Fund type of the document in line item 000001 does not match the fund.
Explanation: Document type does not match the fund associated with the IO.
Resolution: Update the Document Type to match whether you are uploading budget for a cost share or externally funded IO.
ABAP Runtime Error
Explanation: Document has a formatting error.
Resolution: Download a new copy of the template from the SIMBA Support website to ensure you are using the most recent template, and review all fields for correct formatting.
Precheck: GRANTMGMT 490 The GM line amount in line 000001 is not equal to the total amount in Fiscal Year distribution.
Explanation: On the RETN Budget Upload, the upload has credit values in the amount field.
Resolution: Correct the upload file to only include absolute numbers, in text format.
Precheck: GRANTMGMT 715 Splitting rule 0000 does not exist.
Explanation: Sponsored Program is not attached to the Grant or Budget Tab is not completed.
Resolution: Request the grant be updated by Research Accounting.
Program 5000000XXXXX is not sponsored by any grant.
Explanation: Sponsored Program is not attached to a Grant
Resolution: Request the grant be updated by Research Accounting.
Common GM Error Messages
Value Type (xx) for Grant (XXXXXX) does not exist.
Explanation: The Grant is in a status that does not allow the attemped transaction to complete.
Resolution: Reach out to Research Accounting for possible resolution.
Invalid combination of grantXXXXXX, program 5000000XXXXX, class SALARY-XXX.
Explanation: This error occurs when SIMBA cannot complete the derivation string.
Resolution: Ensure the following data is set correctly.
- IO is assigned to the correct Grant.
- The Sponsored Program is populated on the Dimensions tab of the Grant.
- The Sponsored Class is populated on the Dimensions tab of the Grant.
Precheck: GMBAPI 034 FM objects of FM line item 1 differ from sponsored program master data.
Explanation: There is an error in the derivation string.
Resolution: Ensure the following data matches.
- Sponsored Program Budget Transfer Tab – Funds Center, Functional Area, and Funded Program
- Internal Order – Resp Cost Center and Functional Area
Pop-Up Box: No Cost Sharing Rules Exist for Grant
Explanation: The Cost Sharing Box is not selected (checked).
Resolution: Contact Research Accounting.