How To Fix AO570 - Appropriation request &1: Deletion indicator status already set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 570

• Message text: Appropriation request &1: Deletion indicator status already set

What causes this issue?

The deletion indicator is already set for appropriation request &V1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO570 - Appropriation request &1: Deletion indicator status already set ?

  The SAP error message AO570 indicates that there is an issue with an appropriation request (also known as an investment request) in the Asset Accounting module. Specifically, the message states that the deletion indicator status has already been set for the appropriation request you are trying to delete or modify. 
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete or change an appropriation request that has already been marked for deletion. This means that the system has flagged the request in such a way that it cannot be modified or deleted further. The deletion indicator is a status that prevents any further processing of the appropriation request.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Appropriation Request:
  
  Use transaction code AO03 (Display Asset) or AO02 (Change Asset) to check the status of the appropriation request.
  Verify if the deletion indicator is indeed set.
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Indicator:
  
  If you need to reverse the deletion indicator, you can do so by using transaction code AO02 (Change Asset) and navigating to the relevant section to remove the deletion indicator.
  Note that you may need appropriate authorizations to make this change.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the deletion indicator, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for managing asset accounting in your organization.
  
  
  
  Review Related Documents:
  
  Ensure that there are no related documents or transactions that are dependent on the appropriation request. If there are, you may need to address those first.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic:
  
  If your organization has custom logic or enhancements in place, check if any of these are affecting the ability to modify or delete the appropriation request.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AO01: Create Appropriation Request
  AO02: Change Appropriation Request
  AO03: Display Appropriation Request
  AOBJ: Display Asset Accounting Documents
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for Asset Accounting to understand the implications of setting a deletion indicator and the processes involved in managing appropriation requests.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AO570 error and manage your appropriation requests effectively.