How To Fix AO205 - Status does not allow cost planning on variant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Status does not allow cost planning on variant &1

What causes this issue?

Planning of combined costs is not allowed on variant &V1& of
appropriation request &V2&, because the status of the variant does not
permit it.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the status of variant &V1& of appropriation request &V2&, if
necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO205 - Status does not allow cost planning on variant &1 ?

  The SAP error message AO205, which states "Status does not allow cost planning on variant &1," typically occurs in the context of cost planning for a project or a cost object in SAP. This error indicates that the status of the specified variant (in this case, &1) does not permit cost planning activities.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Status Configuration: The status of the variant may be set to a status that prohibits cost planning. This could be due to the project being in a completed state, or it may have been locked for planning purposes.
  
  
  Project Lifecycle: The project or cost object may have reached a stage in its lifecycle where cost planning is not allowed, such as after the project has been closed or finalized.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform cost planning on the specified variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AO205 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Status: Review the status of the variant in question. You can do this by navigating to the project or cost object in SAP and checking its current status. If the status is incorrect, you may need to change it to allow cost planning.
  
  
  Change Status: If you have the necessary permissions, you can change the status of the variant to one that allows cost planning. This may involve using transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to modify the project status.
  
  
  Consult with Project Manager: If you do not have the authority to change the status, consult with the project manager or the person responsible for the project to determine if the status can be adjusted.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to perform cost planning. If not, contact your SAP security team to request the necessary permissions.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to review the configuration settings in the system to ensure that the status management for cost planning is set up correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJ02 (Change Project), and CJ03 (Display Project) to manage project statuses.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on project management and cost planning to understand the implications of different statuses on planning activities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AO205 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.