How To Fix AP293 - &1 not allowed to be assigned to any program pos. (due to screen layout)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 293

• Message text: &1 not allowed to be assigned to any program pos. (due to screen layout)

What causes this issue?

You tried to assign WBS element &V1& to an investment program position.
However, according the screen layout control for WBS elements
(transaction OPUK) in Customizing, at least one of the following fields
is set to 'hidden:'
'Investment program' (RAIP1-PRNAM) ,
'Approval year' (RAIP1-GJAHR) ,
'Position ID' (RAIP1-POSID) .

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

As a result, assigning WBS element &V1& to investment program positions
from master data of the WBS element is not allowed.
For the same reason, the assignment is also not allowed from master
data maintenance of the investment program position.

System Response

The function cannot be performed.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, change the screen layout control for WBS elements in
Customizing (transaction OPUK).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP293 - &1 not allowed to be assigned to any program pos. (due to screen layout) ?

  The SAP error message AP293 indicates that a specific account (in this case, represented by &1) is not allowed to be assigned to any program position due to the screen layout configuration. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules where certain accounts are restricted based on the screen layout settings.
  Cause:
  
  Screen Layout Configuration: The error is primarily caused by the screen layout settings in the SAP system. The screen layout controls which fields are mandatory, optional, or suppressed for specific account types or transaction types.
  Account Type Restrictions: The account you are trying to assign may be of a type that is not permitted for the specific program position you are working with.
  Customizations: There may be customizations or specific configurations in your SAP environment that restrict the use of certain accounts in particular contexts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Screen Layout Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (for Financial Accounting) or OKB9 (for Controlling) to review the screen layout settings.
  Ensure that the account type you are trying to use is allowed in the relevant program position.
  
  
  
  Review Account Type:
  
  Verify the account type of the account in question. You can do this by checking the account master data using transaction code FS00.
  Ensure that the account type is compatible with the program position you are trying to assign it to.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If necessary, adjust the configuration to allow the account to be used in the desired program position. This may involve changing the screen layout settings or modifying the account type settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant to understand the implications of changing screen layout settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the account can be assigned as intended.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6, OKB9, FS00, and OB52 (for fiscal year variant settings).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to screen layouts or account assignments.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.