How To Fix AO320 - There is no variant, for which activity &1 is possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 320

• Message text: There is no variant, for which activity &1 is possible

What causes this issue?

You want to carry out activity &V1& for the appropriation request.
This activity is not possible on any of the variants of the
appropriation request.

System Response

Activity &V1& is not carried out.

How to fix this error?

Check the variants of the appropriation request.
The activity can only be carried out if one of the variants has the
proper status. For the activities listed below, you need the status
listed:
To present for approval:
You need at least one variant that has either 'created' status or 'to
be approved' status.
To approve:
You need at least one variant that has 'approved' status or 'to be
approved' status.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO320 - There is no variant, for which activity &1 is possible ?

  The SAP error message AO320 ("There is no variant, for which activity &1 is possible") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific variant, but the system cannot find one that meets the criteria for the activity you are attempting to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The most common cause is that the required variant for the specific activity (indicated by &1) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing access to the variant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the report or transaction may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a suitable variant.
  Data Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are using may not match any existing variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Modify a Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction where the error occurs.
  Navigate to the variant management (usually accessible via a button or menu option).
  Create a new variant or modify an existing one to ensure it meets the requirements for the activity you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the variant. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify your permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the report or transaction in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Use Standard Variants:
  
  If applicable, try using standard variants provided by SAP to see if they work for your activity.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific transaction or report to understand the requirements for variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to Asset Accounting, such as AS03 (Display Asset), AS01 (Create Asset), or reports like S_ALR_87011990 (Asset History Sheet).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AO320 error and successfully execute the desired activity in SAP.