How To Fix AO248 - Release is not allowed, since appropriation request &1 is not released

AO248 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 248

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

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Project definition &V2& is not released.

How to fix this error?

Release of the project definition is only possible if appropriation
request &V1& is released and still has the status released.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AO248 - Details

• The SAP error message AO248 indicates that a particular appropriation request (AR) is not released, which prevents the system from allowing certain actions related to that request. This error typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting or Project System modules, where appropriation requests are used to manage budgets and funding for projects.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Appropriation Request Status: The appropriation request referenced by the message (indicated by &1) is in a status that does not allow for the release of funds or transactions. This could mean that the request is still in a draft state or has not been formally approved.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to release the appropriation request.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the release of appropriation requests under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AO248 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status