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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Funded Program Category: Verify the funded program category you are using. Ensure that it is configured to allow the creation of measures by reference. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Modify Configuration: If you have the necessary authorization, you may need to adjust the configuration settings for the funded program category in the Fund Management module. This may involve:
  
  Navigating to the configuration settings for Fund Management.
  Checking the settings for the specific funded program category.
  Modifying the settings to allow for the creation of measures by reference if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Create Measure Directly: If changing the configuration is not an option, consider creating the measure directly without using a reference. This may involve manually entering the required data instead of referencing another measure.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Fund Management and funded program categories for additional guidance on the specific settings and restrictions.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for Fund Management, such as FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Display Actual/Commitment).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary roles and authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  Testing Changes: After making any configuration changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the changes have the desired effect and do not introduce new issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FM_MEASURE103 error and proceed with your work in SAP Fund Management.