How To Fix GMBAPI013 - Functional area &1 does not belong to the FM objects of spons program &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GMBAPI - Messages for BAPI in Grants Management

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Functional area &1 does not belong to the FM objects of spons program &2

What causes this issue?

The functional area does not belong to the Fudns Management (FM)
objects of the sponsored program.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

The FM budget transfer objects and the allowed budget objects are
maintained in the master data of the sponsored program.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMBAPI013 - Functional area &1 does not belong to the FM objects of spons program &2 ?

  The SAP error message GMBAPI013 indicates that there is a mismatch between the functional area specified in the transaction and the functional areas that are associated with the Funds Management (FM) objects of the specified sponsorship program. This error typically arises in the context of budget management and funds allocation within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Functional Area: The functional area you are trying to use does not match any of the functional areas defined for the specified sponsorship program.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the functional areas are not properly assigned to the FM objects.
  Data Entry Error: The functional area might have been incorrectly entered in the transaction.
  Program Settings: The sponsorship program may not be set up correctly to include the functional area you are trying to use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Functional Area Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the Funds Management module and verify that the functional area you are trying to