How To Fix AO519 - Appropriation request type &1 does not allow assignment of projects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 519

• Message text: Appropriation request type &1 does not allow assignment of projects

What causes this issue?

Appropriation request type &v1& does not permit assignment of WBS
elements to appropriation requests of this appropriation request type.

System Response

The assignment is not carried out.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO519 - Appropriation request type &1 does not allow assignment of projects ?

  The SAP error message AO519 indicates that the appropriation request type you are trying to use does not allow the assignment of projects. This typically occurs in the context of investment management (IM) or project systems (PS) within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Settings: The appropriation request type has been configured in such a way that it does not permit the assignment of projects. This is often set in the customizing settings for investment management.
  Project Type Restrictions: The specific appropriation request type may be restricted to certain project types, and the project you are trying to assign does not meet these criteria.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing the assignment of projects to the appropriation request type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AO519 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the settings for Investment Management.
  Look for the configuration related to appropriation request types (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the appropriation request type you are using is configured to allow project assignments. You may need to adjust the settings accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Project Type:
  
  Verify that the project you are trying to assign is compatible with the appropriation request type. Check the project type settings and ensure they align with the requirements of the appropriation request.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to assign projects to appropriation requests. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify your user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to investment management and appropriation requests for any additional insights or specific configuration details.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the process again to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CJ20N: Project Builder
  CJ01: Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  IM01: Create Appropriation Request
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AO519 error and implement a solution to resolve it.