How To Fix AP002 - Inv. program has a different program type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Inv. program has a different program type

What causes this issue?

The program type &V2& of the reference capital investment program
differs from the program type &V1& that you entered. It therefore
does not make sense to use it as a reference.

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?

Please enter an appropriate capital investment program as a reference.
By means of the entry help, you can use a matchcode to determine
capital investment programs with the program type &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP002 - Inv. program has a different program type ?

  The SAP error message AP002, which states "Inv. program has a different program type," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the program type of the investment program and the program type expected by the system. This can happen in various scenarios, particularly in the context of investment management (IM) or project systems (PS) within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Program Type Mismatch: The investment program you are trying to use may have been defined with a different program type than what is expected for the transaction you are performing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the investment program settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or selection of the investment program during transaction processing can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Program Type: Verify the program type of the investment program you are trying to use. You can do this by navigating to the investment program in the