How To Fix AO333 - You cannot use appropriation request &1 as a reference

AO333 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 333

• Message text: You cannot use appropriation request &1 as a reference

What causes this issue?

You want to use appropriation request &V1& as a reference.
You do not have authorization 'A_IMA_VSTAT' - user status of the
variant for activity '01' - Create variant.

System Response

The system could not use any variant as a reference.
Therefore, it is not possible to use appropriation request &V1& as a
reference.

How to fix this error?

Do one of the following:
Choose a different appropriation request as a reference.
Create your appropriation request without a reference.
Request the necessary authorizations from your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AO333 - Details

• The SAP error message AO333, which states "You cannot use appropriation request &1 as a reference," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when trying to reference an appropriation request that is not valid for the operation you are attempting to perform. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Status of Appropriation Request: The appropriation request you are trying to reference may not be in a valid status (e.g., it might be closed or not yet approved).
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are using may not allow for the reference to the appropriation request.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the appropriation request.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain appropriation requests based on specific criteria.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Status of the Appropriation Request: Verify that the appropriation request