How To Fix AO313 - Environ. inv. reason &1 does not exist - please correct

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 313

• Message text: Environ. inv. reason &1 does not exist - please correct

What causes this issue?

Environmental protection reason &V1& is not defined.

System Response

Environmental protection reason &V1& is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.
Use the entry help for finding the allowed environmental protection
reasons.
Or remove your entry.
If you need environmental protection reason &V1&, you have to first
enter it in Customizing with the necessary meaning. Contact the person
responsible for Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO313 - Environ. inv. reason &1 does not exist - please correct ?

  The SAP error message AO313, which states "Environ. inv. reason &1 does not exist - please correct," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or Environmental Management (EHS) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific environmental inventory reason that is referenced in your transaction or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The environmental inventory reason specified (denoted by &1) has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Input: The input provided for the environmental inventory reason may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for Environmental Management or Asset Accounting.
  Verify if the environmental inventory reason you are trying to use is defined. You can do this by going to the relevant configuration path in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Correct Input:
  
  Double-check the input for the environmental inventory reason in your transaction. Ensure that it matches exactly with what is defined in the system (case-sensitive).
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that all necessary objects are activated.
  You may need to check with your Basis team to confirm that the transport was completed without errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to Environmental Management or Asset Accounting for more details on how to configure environmental inventory reasons.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OAOA (for Asset Accounting) or other relevant transaction codes to access the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error AO313 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AO313 error and implement the necessary corrections.