How To Fix AO281 - Original request &2 is assigned directly from alternate &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Original request &2 is assigned directly from alternate &1

What causes this issue?

You want to specify that appropriation request &V1& is an alternate
appropriation request.
However, appropriation request &V1& is itself assigned to original
appropriation request &V2&, and therefore cannot be assigned as an
alternate.

System Response

The system assigns appropriation request &V2& as the original request,
rather than appropriation request &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Confirm the assignment to original request &V2& or change your entry.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO281 - Original request &2 is assigned directly from alternate &1 ?

  The SAP error message AO281 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of an original request to an alternate in the context of the SAP system, particularly in the area of Asset Accounting or similar modules where alternate assignments are used.
  Cause:
  The error message AO281 typically arises when:
  
  An original request (e.g., a purchase order, asset acquisition, etc.) is directly assigned to an alternate request, which is not allowed in the current configuration or business process.
  There may be inconsistencies in the assignment of requests, possibly due to incorrect data entry or configuration settings in the system.
  The system is enforcing a rule that prevents direct assignments between certain types of requests or objects.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AO281 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments: Review the assignments of the original request and the alternate request. Ensure that they are correctly configured and that the original request is not directly assigned to the alternate request in a way that violates business rules.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the relevant module (e.g., Asset Accounting) to ensure that the rules governing assignments are set up correctly. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team or reviewing documentation.
  
  
  Data Correction: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the assignments in the system. This may involve unassigning the original request from the alternate request or reassigning it to the correct request.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the AO281 error message for specific guidance on your version of SAP. There may be additional context or steps provided by SAP.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance. They may have access to additional tools or logs that can help diagnose the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to view or modify the assignments (e.g., AS01 for asset creation, AS02 for asset change).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the assignments in the system, as restrictions may lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AO281 error and implement a solution to resolve it.