How To Fix GMMASTERDATA042 - Program &1 not permitted by sponsor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Program &1 not permitted by sponsor

What causes this issue?

The sponsored program is not allowed by the sponsor of the grant.

System Response

The sponsored program is automatically removed from the grant.

How to fix this error?

You can add this to the list of permitted sponsored programs in the
sponsor master data, or check the flag "Allow Other Programs" in the
sponsor master.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMMASTERDATA042 - Program &1 not permitted by sponsor ?

  The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA042, which states "Program &1 not permitted by sponsor," 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 associated with the grant or project.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The program may not be linked to the sponsor in the system, or the sponsor may not have the necessary permissions to access or manage the program.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the grant management settings, where the relationship between the program and the sponsor is not properly defined.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data in the system may be inconsistent, leading to the program not being recognized as valid for the specified sponsor.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Program-Sponsor Relationship:
  
  Verify that the program is correctly assigned to the sponsor in the system. This can usually be done in the Grant Management configuration settings.
  Ensure that the program