How To Fix AP190 - &1/&2 does not exist - first open a new approval year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 190

• Message text: &1/&2 does not exist - first open a new approval year

What causes this issue?

You tried to repeat the fiscal year change or carry out year-end
closing for investment program &V3&/&V4&. Or you tried to have the
system propose plan or budget values from investment program &V3&/&V4&.
In order to do any of these, the new approval year &V2& for &V1&
already has to be open. However, this is not the case.

System Response

The function is not carried out.

How to fix this error?

First open new approval year &V2& for &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP190 - &1/&2 does not exist - first open a new approval year ?

  The SAP error message AP190 indicates that a specific approval year does not exist in the system, and it suggests that you need to open a new approval year before proceeding with certain transactions. This error typically occurs in the context of the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when trying to perform actions related to asset management, such as posting transactions or running reports.
  Cause:
  
  Approval Year Not Opened: The most common cause of this error is that the approval year for asset transactions has not been opened in the system. Each fiscal year must be opened for asset accounting to allow transactions to be posted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the approval year settings are not correctly defined in the system.
  Transaction Timing: The error may also occur if you are trying to post transactions in a year that is not yet open for posting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Open the Approval Year:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code OAAZ (or use the menu path: Accounting > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Periodic Processing > Year-End Closing > Open/Close Fiscal Year).
  Select the appropriate company code and the year you want to open.
  Open the approval year for asset accounting.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the fiscal year and periods is set correctly in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Periodic Processing > Year-End Closing > Open/Close Fiscal Year.
  
  
  
  Verify Posting Periods:
  
  Make sure that the posting periods are open for the relevant fiscal year. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the steps or the implications of opening a new approval year, consult the SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAAZ: Open/Close Fiscal Year for Asset Accounting
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to open fiscal years and make changes in the Asset Accounting module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AP190 error and proceed with your asset accounting transactions.