How To Fix AO240 - To delete the approp. request, use the 'save' function

AO240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 240

• Message text: To delete the approp. request, use the 'save' function

What causes this issue?

You chose the transaction for physically deleting an appropriation
request.
Along with master data screens, the system also offers a display of the
data for the appropriation request for your information.
In order to delete the appropriation request, choose 'save.'

System Response

This message is only for your information.

How to fix this error?

Check the appropriation request you want to delete.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO240 - To delete the approp. request, use the 'save' function ?

  The SAP error message AO240 typically occurs in the context of the Asset Accounting module when a user attempts to delete a request or document that is not allowed to be deleted directly. This message indicates that the system requires the user to save the changes or the request before proceeding with the deletion.
  
  Cause:
  The error message AO240 is triggered when:
  
  A user tries to delete an asset transaction or request without saving the changes made in the session.
  The system is expecting a save operation to finalize the current changes before allowing any deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AO240 error, follow these steps:
  
  Save Changes: Ensure that you save any changes you have made in the current session. Look for the "Save" button (usually represented by a disk icon) in the SAP GUI and click it.
  Retry Deletion: After saving, attempt to delete the request or document again.
  Check for Locks: If the issue persists, check if