How To Fix AO163 - Approval year &2 of version &1 is blocked - please correct

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Approval year &2 of version &1 is blocked - please correct

What causes this issue?

The approval level of version &V1& approval year &V2& of program type
&V3& is blocked.

System Response

The system does not allow assignment of variants to blocked versions.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different target version/approval year
or change the Customizing definition of the approval level of version
&V1& approval year &V2&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO163 - Approval year &2 of version &1 is blocked - please correct ?

  The SAP error message AO163 indicates that the approval year for a specific version is blocked. This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or similar modules where asset management and approvals are involved. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Blocked Approval Year: The approval year specified in the error message is blocked for posting or changes. This can happen if the year has been closed for financial reporting or if there are specific settings in the system that prevent changes to that year.
  Version Issues: The version mentioned in the error message may have specific settings that restrict modifications or approvals.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module that dictate how and when approvals can be made.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Approval Year Status:
  
  Navigate to the Asset Accounting configuration and check the status of the approval year. Ensure that it is not set to "blocked" for posting or changes.
  You can do this by going to the transaction code AO90 (for Asset Accounting) and checking the relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Unblock the Year:
  
  If the year is blocked, you may need to unblock it. This typically requires appropriate authorization and may involve changing settings in the configuration.
  Consult with your SAP administrator or finance team to determine if unblocking the year is appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Version Settings:
  
  Check the version settings in the Asset Accounting configuration. Ensure that the version you are working with allows for the necessary approvals and postings.
  You can review version settings using transaction code AO01 (Create Version) or AO02 (Change Version).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Asset Accounting and approval processes to understand the implications of blocking an approval year.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to make changes has the necessary authorizations to perform actions in the specified approval year and version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AO90: Asset Accounting Configuration
  AO01: Create Version
  AO02: Change Version
  AOBN: Block/Unblock Asset
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Consult SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AO163 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.