How To Fix AP117 - Error - No cap. investment program position selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Error - No cap. investment program position selected

What causes this issue?

You want to process or display a capital investment program position,
but you have not selected a position.

System Response

The function cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

First select the position you want to process or display.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP117 - Error - No cap. investment program position selected ?

  The SAP error message AP117 ("No cap. investment program position selected") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to post an asset transaction, such as an acquisition or transfer, but the system cannot find a valid capital investment program position associated with the asset.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Investment Program Position: The asset you are trying to post to does not have a valid capital investment program position assigned.
  Incorrect Configuration: The investment program may not be properly configured in the system, or the relevant settings may not be activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or select the investment program position.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry, such as incorrect asset numbers or investment program codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset Master Data: Verify that the asset master data has a valid capital investment program position assigned. You can do this by navigating to the asset master record and checking the relevant fields.
  Review Investment Program Configuration: Ensure that the investment program is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings in the investment program and ensuring that it is active.
  Select a Valid Position: If you are manually selecting an investment program position, ensure that you are selecting a valid and active position that is available for the asset transaction.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the investment program and perform the transaction.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines related to investment program positions and asset accounting.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), or AS03 (Display Asset) to check asset details.
  Investment Program Management: Familiarize yourself with the investment program management in SAP, which includes creating, changing, and managing investment programs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly manage asset transactions and investment program positions to avoid this error in the future.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Asset Accounting.