How To Fix FM_MEASURE103 - Create by reference not allowed for funded program category &1

FM_MEASURE103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM_MEASURE - FM Measure

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Create by reference not allowed for funded program category &1

What causes this issue?

You tried to use a funded program as reference source which has a
special <DS:DE.PSM_FP_CATEGORY>funded program category</>. It is not
possible to use funded programs created from other applications as
references.

System Response

Processing stopped.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM_MEASURE103 - Create by reference not allowed for funded program category &1 ?

  The SAP error message FM_MEASURE103 ("Create by reference not allowed for funded program category &1") typically occurs in the context of Fund Management (FM) when trying to create a measure (such as a budget or commitment) by referencing another measure, but the funded program category specified does not allow this operation.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Funded Program Category Restrictions: The funded program category you are trying to use has restrictions that do not permit the creation of measures by reference. This is often defined in the configuration settings of the Fund Management module.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the Fund Management configuration may not allow for the creation of measures by reference for certain funded program categories.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an issue with the data being entered, such as using an incorrect funded program category that is not set up to allow reference creation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error,