How To Fix AO485 - Reference &1 cannot be used at the moment --> try again later

AO485 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 485

• Message text: Reference &1 cannot be used at the moment --> try again later

What causes this issue?

You want to use appropriation request &V1& as a reference for creating a
new appropriation request.
It is not possible to copy the program position since it is currently
being processed.

System Response

Creation of the appropriation request with reference is terminated.
The creation transaction screen is displayed again.
The affected program position is specified in a separate message.

How to fix this error?

Try creating the appropriation request using &V1& as a reference when
the program position is no longer being processed.
Check whether it is possible to create the appropriation request without
a reference or using a different reference.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO485 - Reference &1 cannot be used at the moment --> try again later ?

  The SAP error message AO485, which states "Reference &1 cannot be used at the moment --> try again later," typically indicates that the system is unable to access a specific reference object (like a master data record, document, or other entity) at the time of the request. This can occur for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Locking Issues: The reference object may be locked by another user or process. This is common in environments where multiple users are accessing the same data simultaneously.
  System Performance: The system may be experiencing performance issues, causing delays in accessing the reference object.
  Data Consistency: There may be ongoing background jobs or processes that are updating or changing the reference object, making it temporarily unavailable.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the reference object, although this typically results in a different error message.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue with the database or