How To Fix AP118 - Assignment of measures or approp. requests is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Assignment of measures or approp. requests is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You tried to display or change the assignment of measures or
appropriation requests to an investment program position. However, the
assignment of measures or appropriation requests is not allowed for the
investment program position.

System Response

The function cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

First you have to allow at least one object type, of the types "order",
"WBS Element" or "appropriation request, on the investment program
position.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP118 - Assignment of measures or approp. requests is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message AP118 ("Assignment of measures or appropriation requests is not allowed") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an attempt to assign measures or appropriation requests in a way that is not permitted by the system's configuration or business rules.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured to allow the assignment of measures or appropriation requests for the specific asset or transaction type.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules may restrict the assignment of measures or appropriation requests based on the asset class or the type of transaction being processed.
  Asset Status: The asset may be in a status that does not allow for changes or assignments (e.g., retired, fully depreciated).
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the assignment.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the asset or the measures/appropriation requests.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings