How To Fix DPR_APPROVAL009 - Enter a valid version number

DPR_APPROVAL009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_APPROVAL - Development Projects: Approval Messages

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Enter a valid version number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_APPROVAL009 - Enter a valid version number ?

  The SAP error message DPR_APPROVAL009 ("Enter a valid version number") typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management, particularly when dealing with project versions in the Project System (PS) or Project Management (DPR) modules. This error indicates that the version number you are trying to enter or use is either invalid or does not exist in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Version Number: The version number you are trying to enter may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Input Format: The version number may not be in the correct format expected by the system.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to access or view the specified version.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the project management module that restrict the use of certain version numbers.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Version Number: Verify that the version number you are entering is correct and exists in the system. You can do