How To Fix AP260 - Appropriation request &1 was already replaced by measure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Appropriation request &1 was already replaced by measure

What causes this issue?

You want to change or delete an appropriation request that has already
been replaced by its assigned measures.

System Response

Processing appropriation requests that have been replaced by measures
is not allowed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP260 - Appropriation request &1 was already replaced by measure ?

  The SAP error message AP260 indicates that an appropriation request (or investment request) has already been replaced by a measure (or project). This typically occurs in the context of project system (PS) or investment management (IM) modules within SAP, where an appropriation request is a formal request for funding that can be converted into a project measure.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an action on an appropriation request that has already been converted into a measure. This means that the system recognizes that the appropriation request you are trying to work with is no longer valid for the action you are attempting because it has already been processed into a project or measure.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Appropriation Request:
  
  Verify the status of the appropriation request in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., CJ20N for project management) and checking if the appropriation request is linked to an existing measure.
  
  
  
  Review the Measure:
  
  If the appropriation request has been replaced by a measure, you should review the details of the measure to ensure that it is set up correctly and that all necessary information has been transferred.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction:
  
  If you need to make changes or updates, ensure you are using the correct transaction code that corresponds to the measure rather than the appropriation request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling appropriation requests and measures to ensure compliance with processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in project systems or investment management for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CJ20N: Project Builder
  CJ01: Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  CJ02: Change Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  CJ03: Display Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  Project System (PS)
  Investment Management (IM)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and specific module documentation can provide additional insights into managing appropriation requests and measures.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the AP260 error and proceed with your project management tasks in SAP.