How To Fix O9700 - Proposal must be activated first

O9700 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O9 - IS-Oil: TD - Scheduling, loading, delivery confirmation

• Message number: 700

• Message text: Proposal must be activated first

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O9700 - Proposal must be activated first ?

  The SAP error message O9700, "Proposal must be activated first," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with the activation of proposals in the context of planning or budgeting processes. This error indicates that a proposal (such as a budget proposal or a planning proposal) has not been activated, which is a necessary step before it can be used in further processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Proposal Not Activated: The most common cause of this error is that the proposal has been created but not yet activated. In SAP, proposals often need to go through an activation process to be considered valid for further actions.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to activate the proposal.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the activation of proposals.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Proposal:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction code (e.g., for budget or planning proposals).
  Locate the proposal that is