How To Fix AO571 - Appropriation request &1: Deletion flag not yet set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 571

• Message text: Appropriation request &1: Deletion flag not yet set

What causes this issue?

Before you can set the deletion indicator for an appropriation request,
you first have to set the deletion flag for the appropriation request.

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?

Set the deletion flag for appropriation request &v1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO571 - Appropriation request &1: Deletion flag not yet set ?

  The SAP error message AO571 indicates that there is an issue with an appropriation request (also known as an investment request) in the system. Specifically, the message states that the deletion flag for the appropriation request has not yet been set, which means that the system does not allow the deletion of the request until this flag is activated.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the appropriation request you are trying to delete has not been marked for deletion. In SAP, before you can delete certain objects, you must first set a deletion flag to indicate that the object is no longer needed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Set the Deletion Flag:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code related to managing appropriation requests (e.g., CJ20N for Project Management or AO01 for Asset Accounting).
  Locate the appropriation request that you want to delete.
  Set the deletion flag for the appropriation request. This is usually done by selecting the request and choosing the option to set the deletion flag (this may vary based on your specific SAP configuration).
  
  
  
  Delete the Appropriation Request:
  
  After setting the deletion flag, you can proceed to delete the appropriation request using the appropriate transaction code.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or linked objects that might prevent the deletion. If there are any active transactions or postings related to the appropriation request, you may need to address those first.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CJ20N: Project Management
  AO01: Create Appropriation Request
  AO02: Change Appropriation Request
  AO03: Display Appropriation Request
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to set deletion flags and delete appropriation requests.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines on managing appropriation requests and handling deletion flags.
  
  
  
  Error Handling:
  
  If you continue to encounter issues, consider checking the system logs or consulting with your SAP Basis or functional team for further troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AO571 error and successfully manage your appropriation requests in SAP.