How To Fix AO207 - Status does not allow investment cost planning on variant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 207

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

What causes this issue?

Planning investment costs on variant &V1& of appropriation request &V2&
is not allowed, 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 the appropriation request, if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO207 - Status does not allow investment cost planning on variant &1 ?

  The SAP error message AO207, which states "Status does not allow investment cost planning on variant &1," typically occurs in the context of investment management (IM) when you attempt to plan costs for an investment program or project that is in a status that does not permit such actions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the status of the investment program or project variant. Each investment program or project can have different statuses that control what actions can be performed. If the status is set to one that does not allow cost planning (for example, "Completed," "Closed," or "Not Released"), you will encounter this error when trying to perform cost planning activities.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and potentially change the status of the investment program or project variant. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Status: 
  
  Go to the transaction code related to investment management (e.g., IM01, IM02, or IM03).
  Enter the investment program or project number and check its current status.
  
  
  
  Change the Status:
  
  If the status is not allowing cost planning, you may need to change it to a status that permits planning (e.g., "In Process" or "Released").
  This can typically be done through the same transaction where you checked the status. Look for options to change the status.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the status, consult with your project manager or SAP administrator to get the required changes made.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the status settings seem incorrect or if you frequently encounter this issue, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings for investment management in your SAP system. This may involve checking the status profiles and ensuring they align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IM01 (Create Investment Program), IM02 (Change Investment Program), and IM03 (Display Investment Program).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on investment management and status management.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to change statuses and perform cost planning.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AO207 error and proceed with your investment cost planning activities.