How To Fix AO003 - Appropriation request type &1 does not exist - please correct

AO003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Appropriation request type &1 does not exist - please correct

What causes this issue?

Appropriation request type &V1& does not exist.

System Response

You cannot create appropriation requests without an appropriation
request type.

How to fix this error?

Define appropriation request type &V1& in Customizing or
Choose an existing appropriation request type using possible entry
help.

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AO003 - Details

• The SAP error message AO003 indicates that the appropriation request type specified in your transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process an appropriation request (investment request) and the system cannot find the specified request type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Request Type: The appropriation request type you are trying to use may have been entered incorrectly (e.g., a typo).
  Missing Configuration: The appropriation request type may not have been configured in the system. This could happen if the type was never created or if it was deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified appropriation request type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Request Type: Verify that the appropriation request type you are using is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect entries.
  Configuration Check:
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section