How To Fix CRM_APPROVAL202 - Error while reading approval with GUID &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_APPROVAL -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Error while reading approval with GUID &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_APPROVAL202 - Error while reading approval with GUID &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_APPROVAL202 typically indicates that there is an issue with reading an approval document in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. The error message includes a GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) that refers to a specific approval document that the system is unable to access or find.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Approval Document: The GUID provided may not correspond to any existing approval document in the system. This could happen if the document was deleted or never created.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the approval document.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries or corrupted data.
  System Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the CRM system could lead to issues in retrieving approval documents.
  Transport Issues: If the approval document was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify the GUID: Check if the GUID provided in the error message is correct and corresponds to an existing approval document.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the approval document. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and permissions.
  Database Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the database to identify any missing or corrupted entries related to the approval document.
  Review System Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the CRM system to ensure that they are set up correctly for handling approval documents.
  Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs to identify any errors that occurred during the transport process.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with the error message, GUID, and any relevant logs or screenshots.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP CRM that may help in troubleshooting, such as CRMD_ORDER for managing CRM orders or CRMD_ORDERADM_H for accessing order administration.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to approval processes in CRM to understand how they are structured and managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CRM_APPROVAL202 error and implement a suitable solution.