How To Fix AO242 - Release is not allowed, since appropriation request &1 is not released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 242

• Message text: Release is not allowed, since appropriation request &1 is not released

What causes this issue?

You want to release &V2& &V3&.
However, measure &V2& &V3& is assigned to appropriation request &V1&.
The appropriation request does not allow release of the measure.

System Response

Measure &V2& &V3& is not released.

How to fix this error?

Check the assignment of measure &V2& &V3& to appropriation request &V1&
.
Releasing the measure is only possible if appropriation request &V1& is
released, or if the measure was assigned to appropriation request &V1&
as a preliminary project and the appropriation request has 'created'
status.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO242 - Release is not allowed, since appropriation request &1 is not released ?

  The SAP error message AO242 indicates that a release is not allowed for a specific appropriation request because it has not been released yet. This typically occurs in the context of budget management or project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with investment measures or appropriations.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an action (like posting a transaction or releasing a budget) on an appropriation request that is still in a draft or unapproved state. The appropriation request must be released before any further actions can be taken.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the appropriation request is properly released. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Appropriation Request:
  
  Navigate to the transaction where you can view the appropriation request (e.g., transaction code CJ20N for project management).
  Verify the status of the appropriation request. It should be in a "Released" state.
  
  
  
  Release the Appropriation Request:
  
  If the appropriation request is not released, you will need to release it. This can typically be done through the transaction code CJ02 (Change Project) or CJ30 (Change Appropriation Request).
  Find the appropriation request in question and change its status to "Released."
  
  
  
  Check for Required Approvals:
  
  Ensure that all necessary approvals have been obtained for the appropriation request. Sometimes, there may be workflow processes that need to be completed before a request can be released.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Action:
  
  Once the appropriation request is released, you can re-attempt the action that triggered the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CJ20N: Project Builder
  CJ02: Change Project
  CJ30: Change Appropriation Request
  CJ31: Display Appropriation Request
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to release appropriation requests. If you do not have the required permissions, you may need to contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing appropriation requests and budget releases.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AO242 error and proceed with your intended actions in SAP.