How To Fix FM_MEASURE116 - Funded program &1 &2: Funded program categories are different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM_MEASURE - FM Measure

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Funded program &1 &2: Funded program categories are different

What causes this issue?

You were trying to modify a funded program on the database which has a
different funded program category.

System Response

Processing stopped

How to fix this error?

Make sure you pass the same funded program category which is already
associated to the existing funded program.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM_MEASURE116 - Funded program &1 &2: Funded program categories are different ?

  The SAP error message FM_MEASURE116 indicates that there is a mismatch in the funded program categories when trying to process a financial transaction. This error typically arises in the context of budget management and fund accounting within SAP, particularly when dealing with different funded programs that are expected to have consistent categories.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to execute a transaction that involves multiple funded programs, and those funded programs belong to different categories. Funded programs are often categorized based on their purpose, funding source, or other criteria, and SAP enforces consistency in these categories to ensure proper financial reporting and compliance.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FM_MEASURE116 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Funded Program Categories:
  
  Review the funded programs involved in the transaction. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate report to display funded program details.
  Ensure that the funded programs you are trying to