How To Fix DPR_APPROVAL012 - The decision maker for the individual approval does not exist

DPR_APPROVAL012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_APPROVAL - Development Projects: Approval Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: The decision maker for the individual approval does not exist

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check whether the system deleted the corresponding entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_APPROVAL012 - The decision maker for the individual approval does not exist ?

  The SAP error message DPR_APPROVAL012 indicates that there is an issue with the decision maker for an individual approval in the SAP system, specifically within the context of project management or project-related workflows. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid decision maker for the approval process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Decision Maker: The decision maker assigned to the approval process does not exist in the system. This could be due to the user being deleted, not being properly assigned, or not having the necessary roles or authorizations.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the approval process may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to identify a valid decision maker.
  User Status: The user assigned as the decision maker may be inactive or not have the necessary permissions to perform the approval.
  Organizational Structure Changes: Changes in the organizational structure (like reassignments or department changes) may lead to the