SAP Message AO281 - Original request &2 is assigned directly from alternate &1

Diagnosis
You want to specify that appropriation request &V1& is an alternateappropriation request.
However, appropriation request &V1& is itself assigned to originalappropriation request &V2&, and therefore cannot be assigned as analternate.

System Response
The system assigns appropriation request &V2& as the original request,rather than appropriation request &V1&.

Procedure
Confirm the assignment to original request &V2& or change your entry.