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

AO163 - Overview

• 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