How To Fix DPR_APPROVAL007 - You cannot make a decision in a template

DPR_APPROVAL007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_APPROVAL - Development Projects: Approval Messages

• Message number: 007

• Message text: You cannot make a decision in a template

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DPR_APPROVAL007 - Details

• The SAP error message DPR_APPROVAL007, which states "You cannot make a decision in a template," typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management, particularly when dealing with project templates in the SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) module.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Template Status: The project or task you are trying to approve or make a decision on is based on a template that is not in a status that allows for decisions to be made. Templates are often used for planning and may not be intended for direct decision-making.
  
  
  Decision Rights: The user may not have the necessary permissions or roles assigned to make decisions on projects that are based on templates.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict decision-making capabilities on template-based projects.
  
  
  Project Type: The project type may be set up in such a way that it does not allow for decisions to be