How To Fix AO607 - Variant &1/&2 has cost estimate -transaction not possible

AO607 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 607

• Message text: Variant &1/&2 has cost estimate -transaction not possible

What causes this issue?

Variant &v2& of appropriation request &v1& has a cost estimate. For
appropriation requests of this kind, it is not possible to manually
maintain plan values using transactions IMAP, IMAR, and IMAV.
Displaying plan values using transactions IMAQ, IMAS and IMAW is also
not possible.

System Response

The transaction 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO607 - Variant &1/&2 has cost estimate -transaction not possible ?

  The SAP error message AO607 indicates that a specific variant (identified by &1 and &2) has a cost estimate associated with it, and as a result, a certain transaction cannot be performed. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when trying to perform actions such as posting transactions, changing asset master data, or executing certain reports that require the asset to be in a specific state.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Estimate Exists: The primary cause of this error is that the asset variant has an associated cost estimate. This means that the asset has been valued, and any changes or transactions that could affect its valuation are restricted.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions in SAP require that the asset does not have a cost estimate or is not in a state that would conflict with the transaction being attempted.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute may not be allowed