How To Fix AP089 - Appropriation request &1 is still used in investment program

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Appropriation request &1 is still used in investment program

What causes this issue?

You tried to reorganize, delete, or mark appropriation request &V1& for
deletion. However, appropriation request &V1& is still assigned to
investment program position &V2&.

System Response

The function cannot be performed.

How to fix this error?

Delete the assignment of appropriation request &V1& to investment
program position &V2&. Using transaction IM54, you can automatically
delete the assignments of closed measures or appropriation requests to
program positions investment program &V4&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP089 - Appropriation request &1 is still used in investment program ?

  The SAP error message AP089 indicates that an appropriation request (AR) is still being used in an investment program, which prevents certain actions from being taken on that appropriation request. This error typically arises when you attempt to delete or change an appropriation request that is still linked to an investment program.
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The appropriation request is currently assigned to an investment program, meaning it is actively being utilized in financial planning or budgeting processes.
  Dependencies: There may be transactions, commitments, or other dependencies that are linked to the appropriation request, which need to be resolved before any changes can be made.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AP089 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Investment Program Assignment:
  
  Use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ03 (Display Project) to check if the appropriation request is still assigned to an investment program.
  Identify the investment program and any associated projects.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignment:
  
  If the appropriation request is no longer needed, you may need to remove its assignment from the investment program. This can typically be done in the investment program management transaction (e.g., IM01 for creating investment measures or IM02 for changing them).
  
  
  
  Clear Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no open commitments or transactions linked to the appropriation request. You may need to reverse or settle any transactions that are using the appropriation request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific steps related to your organization's configuration and processes.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the investment program and appropriation requests.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CJ20N: Project Builder
  IM01: Create Investment Measure
  IM02: Change Investment Measure
  IM03: Display Investment Measure
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error AP089 for additional guidance or patches that may address specific issues.
  Training: Consider training sessions or resources on investment management in SAP to better understand how appropriation requests and investment programs interact.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AP089 error and manage your appropriation requests effectively.