How To Fix AIP_ESA001 - Appropriation request &1 does not have status 'For approval'

AIP_ESA001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AIP_ESA -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Appropriation request &1 does not have status 'For approval'

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AIP_ESA001 - Details

• The SAP error message AIP_ESA001 indicates that the appropriation request you are trying to process does not have the status "For approval." This typically occurs in the context of project management or investment management within SAP, where appropriation requests are used to request funding for projects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Status: The appropriation request may be in a status that does not allow it to be processed further (e.g., "Draft," "Rejected," "Approved," etc.).
  Workflow Issues: There may be issues with the workflow that prevents the request from reaching the "For approval" status.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or process requests that are not in the correct status.
  Data Entry Errors: The request may not have been properly created or saved, leading to an incorrect status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Status: Verify the status of the appropriation request in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction codes