How To Fix AO235 - Not possible to delete approp. request &1 - project is active

AO235 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Not possible to delete approp. request &1 - project is active

What causes this issue?

You want to delete appropriation request &V1&.
The project definition &V1& that belongs to it is already activated.

System Response

Deleting the appropriation request is not possible.

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete appropriation request &V1&, check whether you can
delete the project definition in the PS (Project System) component.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO235 - Not possible to delete approp. request &1 - project is active ?

  The SAP error message AO235 indicates that you are trying to delete a request (such as a transport request or a change request) that is associated with an active project. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or when dealing with change requests in the context of SAP's Application Lifecycle Management (ALM).
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the request you are attempting to delete is linked to a project that is currently active. In SAP, certain operations are restricted when a project is active to prevent inconsistencies or data loss. 
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Project Status: Verify if the project associated with the request is indeed active. You can do this by navigating to the project in the Project System (transaction code CJ20N or CJ03).
  
  
  Deactivate the Project: If you have the necessary permissions and it is appropriate to