How To Fix AO711 - First select a set of appropriation requests

AO711 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 711

• Message text: First select a set of appropriation requests

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO711 - First select a set of appropriation requests ?

  The SAP error message AO711, which states "First select a set of appropriation requests," typically occurs in the context of managing appropriation requests in SAP's Project System (PS) or Investment Management (IM) modules. This error indicates that the system expects you to select a set of appropriation requests before proceeding with a specific action, such as posting or processing transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any appropriation requests before attempting to execute a function that requires them.
  Incorrect Transaction Flow: The user may be in a transaction that requires prior selection of appropriation requests, but they have not followed the correct steps.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select appropriation requests.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Appropriation Requests: Ensure that you have selected the appropriate set of appropriation requests before executing the action that triggered the