How To Fix DPR_APPROVAL003 - You cannot withdraw your decision

DPR_APPROVAL003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_APPROVAL - Development Projects: Approval Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You cannot withdraw your decision

What causes this issue?

You want to withdraw a decision. However, you cannot withdraw your
decision because it is final and cannot be changed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DPR_APPROVAL003 - Details

• The SAP error message DPR_APPROVAL003, which states "You cannot withdraw your decision," typically occurs in the context of project management and approval processes within SAP's Project System (PS) or Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) modules. This error indicates that an attempt was made to withdraw an approval decision that is not allowed due to certain conditions or statuses.
  Causes:
  
  Approval Status: The decision you are trying to withdraw may have already been finalized or processed, making it impossible to change.
  Project Phase: The project or task may be in a phase where withdrawals are not permitted, such as after a certain deadline or after the project has moved to a subsequent phase.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to withdraw the decision, depending on the configuration of roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent withdrawals under specific conditions, such as compliance or