How To Fix DPR_APPROVAL001 - You cannot change the active indicator

DPR_APPROVAL001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_APPROVAL - Development Projects: Approval Messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You cannot change the active indicator

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DPR_APPROVAL001 - Details

• The SAP error message DPR_APPROVAL001, which states "You cannot change the active indicator," typically occurs in the context of project management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with project approvals in the SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM).
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to change the active indicator of a project or project-related object that is currently in an active state. The active indicator is a flag that determines whether a project or project element can be modified. If the project is in a status that does not allow changes (for example, if it is approved or in a locked state), you will encounter this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Project Status: Verify the current status of the project. If the project is approved or in a locked state, you may need to change its status before making modifications.
  
  
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