How To Fix AO025 - Variant number &1 is intended for estimated plan - please correct

AO025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Variant number &1 is intended for estimated plan - please correct

What causes this issue?

You entered variant number &V1&.
Variant number &V1& is reserved for the variant for the estimated plan,
and cannot be used as an external variant number.

System Response

The variant number is displayed for you to change.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different variant number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AO025 - Details

• The SAP error message AO025 indicates that there is an issue with the variant number being used in the context of an estimated plan. This error typically arises when the variant is not compatible with the type of planning you are trying to execute, specifically when it is intended for an estimated plan but is being used in a different context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Variant Usage: The variant you are trying to use is specifically designed for estimated planning, but you are attempting to use it in a context that does not support estimated plans.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in your SAP system that are not aligned with the variant's intended use.
  Data Entry Errors: The variant number may have been entered incorrectly, or the variant may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Settings: Verify that the variant number you are using is indeed intended for the type of planning you are