How To Fix AO263 - &1: &2

AO263 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 263

• Message text: &1: &2

What causes this issue?

For &V1&, the overhead costs (&V2&) are negative. This means that the
plan value for investment costs is greater than the plan value for
combined costs. This is an error, since investment costs are by
definition a part of combined costs.
The system offers an automatic correction option. Choose the 'Correct
plan values' function. Specify whether you want the system to derive
combined costs from the investment costs, or the investment costs from
the combined costs.
&NOTE&
This applies only to those years (overall) for which the overhead costs
are negative.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO263 - &1: &2 ?

  The SAP error message AO263 typically relates to issues with the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module, specifically concerning the posting of asset transactions. The message format you provided, "AO263 &1: &2," indicates that there are specific details that will be filled in the placeholders (&1 and &2) when the error occurs.
  
  Cause:
  The error AO263 can occur due to various reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  Incorrect Asset Master Data: The asset master data may not be set up correctly, leading to issues when trying to post transactions.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: There may be missing configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module that prevent the transaction from being processed.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the transaction type you are trying to post.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be valid for