SAP Message AO285 - Assignment to original req. &1 not allowed - overlap of versions &2 &3

Diagnosis
You want to assign appropriation request &V1& as the originalappropriation request.
However, alternate request &V2& is assigned to fiscal year &V3& andversion &V4&, to which &V1& is also assigned.

System Response
Appropriation request &V1& cannot be used as the original appropriationrequest.

Procedure
Enter a different original appropriation request, that does not haveany overlap of version assignments.
Or, correct the version assignment on the appropriation requestyourself, and then assign the original appropriation request again.
Note:
When you use alternates, only one of the alternates can be assigned toa given combination of version and fiscal year.