How To Fix AO074 - Entry for fiscal year &1, program type &2, version &3 is not deleted -->

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Entry for fiscal year &1, program type &2, version &3 is not deleted -->

What causes this issue?

The entry for fiscal year &V1&, program type &V2& and version &V3& is
still being used by appropriation requests.
There is still an assignment of a variant for appropriation request
&V4&.

System Response

The version cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

It is not possible to delete this version, as long as appropriation
requests are still assigned to it. In order to delete it, you have to
remove all assignments to appropriation requests. Or you may want to
use another version for your planning.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO074 - Entry for fiscal year &1, program type &2, version &3 is not deleted --> ?

  The SAP error message AO074 indicates that there is an issue with the deletion of a specific entry related to the fiscal year, program type, and version in the Asset Accounting module. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to delete an entry that is either locked, does not exist, or is being referenced elsewhere in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Entry Does Not Exist: The specified entry for the given fiscal year, program type, and version may not exist in the database.
  Locked Entry: The entry might be locked due to ongoing processes or transactions that are referencing it.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references to the entry in other parts of the system, preventing its deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existence: Verify if the entry for the specified fiscal year, program type, and version actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant Asset Accounting transaction codes (like AS03 for display).
  Unlock the Entry: If the entry is locked, identify the process or transaction that is holding the lock and resolve it. This may involve waiting for the process to complete or contacting the user responsible.
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if there are any dependencies or references to the entry in other transactions or reports. You may need to clear or adjust these dependencies before attempting to delete the entry again.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user attempting to delete the entry has the necessary authorizations. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the AO074 error for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in Asset Accounting, such as:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  AS11: Create Asset Master Record
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. You can search for the error message number (AO074) in the SAP Support Portal.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.