How To Fix AO558 - No appropriation request type set up for appropriation requests

AO558 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 558

• Message text: No appropriation request type set up for appropriation requests

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO558 - No appropriation request type set up for appropriation requests ?

  The SAP error message AO558, which states "No appropriation request type set up for appropriation requests," typically occurs in the context of project system (PS) or investment management (IM) modules when there is an attempt to create or process an appropriation request without the necessary configuration in place.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the system does not have any appropriation request types configured. This can happen if the system is newly implemented or if the configuration was not completed properly.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the appropriation request type.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create appropriation requests.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AO558 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Investment Management or Project System depending on your context.
  Look for the section