How To Fix AO036 - Approp. request number &1 was already used for projects. Please correct.

AO036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Approp. request number &1 was already used for projects. Please correct.

What causes this issue?

The formatted appropriation request number &V1& is already being used
in the project definition or for appropriation requests.

System Response

The system cannot assign appropriation request number &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Use an appropriation request number that is not already being used.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO036 - Approp. request number &1 was already used for projects. Please correct. ?

  The SAP error message AO036 indicates that an appropriation request number has already been used for projects, which means that the system is preventing you from using the same appropriation request number for a different project or transaction. This is a common issue in SAP when dealing with project management and investment management modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Usage: The appropriation request number you are trying to use has already been assigned to another project or investment.
  System Configuration: The system is configured to prevent the reuse of appropriation request numbers to maintain data integrity.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a mistake in data entry, leading to the selection of an already used appropriation request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Appropriation Requests: Verify if the appropriation request number is indeed already in use. You can do this by checking the relevant project or investment management reports in SAP.
  Use a Different Appropriation Request Number: If the appropriation request number