How To Fix CM_EHHSS_RAS_COMMON054 - Cannot close risk assessment; approvals pending

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHHSS_RAS_COMMON - Common Messages for Risk Assessment

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Cannot close risk assessment; approvals pending

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHHSS_RAS_COMMON054 - Cannot close risk assessment; approvals pending ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHHSS_RAS_COMMON054 indicates that a risk assessment cannot be closed because there are pending approvals. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, specifically within the Risk Assessment functionality.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  There are one or more approval workflows associated with the risk assessment that have not been completed.
  The system is configured to require approvals before a risk assessment can be finalized or closed.
  The user attempting to close the risk assessment does not have the necessary permissions or roles to approve the pending items.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Approval Status:
  
  Navigate to the risk assessment in question and check the status of the approvals. Identify which approvals are pending.
  
  
  
  Complete Pending Approvals:
  
  Ensure that all required approvals are completed. This may involve:
  
  Notifying the approvers to review and approve the risk assessment.
  Following up with any stakeholders who have not yet acted on the approval request.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  If you have access, review the workflow configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly and that all necessary approvers are included in the workflow.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to close the risk assessment has the appropriate permissions to approve or finalize the risk assessment. If not, you may need to adjust user roles or permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing risk assessments and approval workflows.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP EHS Module: Understanding the functionalities and workflows within the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety module can help in managing risk assessments effectively.
  Workflow Management: Familiarity with SAP's workflow management tools can aid in troubleshooting approval-related issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Knowledge of how user roles and authorizations work in SAP can help ensure that users have the necessary access to perform their tasks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and successfully close the risk assessment once all approvals are in place.