How To Fix AO287 - Alternate approp. request &1 is being processed by user &2


AO287 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 287

  • Message text: Alternate approp. request &1 is being processed by user &2

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  • What causes this issue?

    Appropriation request &V1& is blocked by user &V2&. Appropriation
    request &V1& is one of the alternate requests to appropriation request
    &V3& and cannot be processed at this time.

    System Response

    The system does not allow parallel processing of requests.

    How to fix this error?

    Wait until user &V2& has finished processing the appropriation request.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO287 - Alternate approp. request &1 is being processed by user &2 ?
    The SAP error message AO287 indicates that an alternate appropriation request is currently being processed by another user. This typically occurs in the context of managing appropriation requests in SAP, particularly in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module or related areas.
    
    Cause: The error occurs when: A user attempts to process an alternate appropriation request that is already being handled by another user. The system has a locking mechanism to prevent multiple users from making changes to the same request simultaneously, which can lead to data inconsistencies.
    Solution: To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps: Wait for Completion: If you know who the other user is (as indicated by the error message), you can wait for them to complete their processing of the appropriation request. Check Lock Entries: You can check the lock entries in the system to see if the request is indeed locked by another user. This can be done using transaction code SM12: Enter

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