How To Fix CRM_APPROVAL401 - Define approval determination procedure in Customizing

CRM_APPROVAL401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_APPROVAL -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Define approval determination procedure in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_APPROVAL401 - Define approval determination procedure in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message CRM_APPROVAL401 indicates that the system is unable to determine the approval procedure for a specific transaction or document in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module. This typically occurs when the approval determination procedure has not been defined or configured correctly in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The approval determination procedure has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The existing configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine the appropriate approval procedure.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the approval procedures.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly integrated with the approval process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CRM_APPROVAL401 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Approval Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Customer Relationship Management > Sales Order Management > Approval Management > Define Approval Determination Procedure.
  Here, you can create or modify