How To Fix GMMASTERDATA020 - Program &1 not permitted by sponsor &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GMMASTERDATA - Grant master data maintenance messages only

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Program &1 not permitted by sponsor &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMMASTERDATA020 - Program &1 not permitted by sponsor &2 ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA020, which states "Program &1 not permitted by sponsor &2," typically occurs in the context of Grant Management (GM) within SAP. This error indicates that the program specified in the error message is not authorized for the sponsor (or funding source) indicated.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The program you are trying to access or use is not authorized for the specified sponsor. This could be due to missing configurations or incorrect settings in the Grant Management module.
  Configuration Errors: The program may not be properly linked to the sponsor in the system, or the sponsor may not have the necessary permissions to access the program.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as using the wrong program or sponsor code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Program-Sponsor Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the Grant Management configuration settings in SAP.
  Verify that the program is correctly assigned to the sponsor. This can usually be done in