How To Fix AO389 - No approp. request variant is assigned to plan version &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 389

• Message text: No approp. request variant is assigned to plan version &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO389 - No approp. request variant is assigned to plan version &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message AO389 indicates that there is no appropriate request variant assigned to the specified plan version in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of planning and budgeting processes within SAP, particularly in the SAP Controlling (CO) module.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Request Variant: The plan version you are trying to use does not have a request variant assigned to it. This means that the system does not know how to process the planning request for that version.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning version may not have been set up correctly, leading to the absence of a request variant.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the request variant or the plan version.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AO389 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Plan Version Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the planning version in SAP.
  Ensure that a request variant is assigned to the plan version you are trying to use. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., OKEQ for planning versions).
  
  
  
  Assign a Request Variant:
  
  If no request variant is assigned, you will need to create or assign an appropriate request variant to the plan version.
  You can create a new request variant using transaction code OKEQ or by navigating through the SAP menu.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plan version and the request variant. You may need to check with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by trying to execute the planning process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKEQ (for planning version configuration) and KP06 (for planning data entry).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on planning versions and request variants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AO389 error and successfully assign a request variant to the specified plan version.