How To Fix AP005 - Inv. prog. position &1/&2/&3 does not exist

AP005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Inv. prog. position &1/&2/&3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP005 - Inv. prog. position &1/&2/&3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message AP005, which states "Inv. prog. position &1/&2/&3 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when the system cannot find a specific investment program position. This error can arise during various transactions, such as posting an asset acquisition or during the execution of reports related to investment programs.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Investment Program Position: The specified investment program position (identified by the parameters &1, &2, &3) does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The investment program position was never created.
  The investment program position was deleted or archived.
  A typo or incorrect entry in the transaction where the investment program position is referenced.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The investment program may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to reference it correctly.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the investment program position.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Investment Program Position:
  
  Check if the investment