How To Fix AO072 - Version &1 cannot be used - please correct

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Version &1 cannot be used - please correct

What causes this issue?

You want to use version &V1& for planning in Investment Management.
However, version &V1& is reserved for another application (such as
fixed price allocation for projects).

System Response

The system does not allow the use of version &V1& for planning in
Investment Management.

How to fix this error?

Choose a version that is not reserved for specific functions.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO072 - Version &1 cannot be used - please correct ?

  The SAP error message AO072 indicates that a specific version of a master data object (such as a cost center, internal order, or other controlling objects) cannot be used in the current context. This typically occurs when the version specified is either not valid, not active, or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Version: The version you are trying to use is not active in the system.
  Version Deletion: The version may have been deleted or is no longer available.
  Incorrect Version Assignment: The version may not be assigned correctly to the relevant master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified version.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that restrict the use of certain versions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Version Status:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., KP06 for cost centers) and check if the version is active.
  If it is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Version Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the version is correctly assigned to the master data object you are trying to use.
  You can check this in the configuration settings or the master data itself.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Version:
  
  If the version has been deleted, you may need to create a new version or restore it if possible.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the version. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the controlling area to ensure that the version is allowed for use.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KP06 (Cost Center Planning), KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items), or others depending on the context of the error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand how versions are managed and any specific requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AO072 error and implement a solution.