How To Fix AO162 - Approval year &2 is missing in version &1 of program type &3 - check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Approval year &2 is missing in version &1 of program type &3 - check

What causes this issue?

You want to enter version &V1& (approval year &V2& of program type
&V3&) as target version. However, the target version is not defined.

System Response

Copying is not carried out.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid version/approval year as target version. Use input help
to assist you.
Check the Customizing definition of the version.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO162 - Approval year &2 is missing in version &1 of program type &3 - check ?

  The SAP error message AO162 indicates that there is a missing approval year in a specific version of a program type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module, particularly when dealing with asset management and planning.
  Cause:
  The error message AO162 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The approval year for the specified version and program type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Version: The version specified in the error message may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the expected configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to asset management, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the relevant configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AO162 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining approval years and ensure that the approval year for the specified version and program type is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Verify Version and Program Type:
  
  Ensure that the version and program type mentioned in the error message are correct and that they exist in the system.
  If necessary, create or modify the version to include the missing approval year.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the asset accounting data to identify any discrepancies or missing entries.
  Use transaction codes like OAM1 (for asset master data) to check for any missing information.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration of approval years and program types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), OAM1 (Asset Master Data), and AO90 (Asset Accounting Reports).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the AO162 error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AO162 error in your SAP system.