How To Fix AP170 - Plan version &1 is blocked for approval year &2 and program type &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Plan version &1 is blocked for approval year &2 and program type &3

What causes this issue?

Plan version &V1& has approval level &V4& for approval year &V2& and
program type &V3&. The indicator for plan blocking is set in this
approval level.

How to fix this error?

Remove the blocking indicator, if applicable.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP170 - Plan version &1 is blocked for approval year &2 and program type &3 ?

  The SAP error message AP170 indicates that a specific plan version is blocked for approval in a given year and for a specific program type. This typically occurs in the context of budget planning or financial planning within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Financial Accounting (FI).
  Cause:
  
  Blocked Plan Version: The plan version you are trying to use is set to "blocked" status, meaning it cannot be modified or approved until it is unblocked.
  Approval Process: The plan version may be undergoing an approval process, and until it is approved, it remains blocked.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that prevent the plan version from being used for the specified year or program type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Unblock the Plan Version:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code KP06 for cost planning).
  Check the status of the plan version and see if it can be unblocked. This may require appropriate authorizations.
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can change the status of the plan version to "unblocked."
  
  
  
  Approval Process:
  
  If the plan version is in the approval process, you may need to follow up with the responsible personnel to ensure that the approval is completed.
  Check the approval workflow to see if there are any pending actions that need to be taken.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to planning versions in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the controlling area or the specific planning application.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the settings align with your organization's planning processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing plan versions and approval processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KP06, KP07, or KP08 for planning activities.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary roles and authorizations to modify plan versions and manage approvals.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address known issues.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AP170 error and proceed with your planning activities in SAP.