How To Fix DPR_APPROVAL014 - You cannot make the decision regarding the individual approval

DPR_APPROVAL014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_APPROVAL - Development Projects: Approval Messages

• Message number: 014

• Message text: You cannot make the decision regarding the individual approval

What causes this issue?

You cannot make a decision regarding the individual approval for one of
the following reasons:
The approval is being processed by another user.
The decision for the approval has already been made.
The status of a superior project element, for example, the phase,
forbids you to process the individual approval.

System Response

Try to process the individual approval at a later point in time, or
contact the person responsible for the project.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DPR_APPROVAL014 - Details

• The SAP error message DPR_APPROVAL014 ("You cannot make the decision regarding the individual approval") 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 the user does not have the necessary permissions or that the approval process is not correctly set up for the specific approval request.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to make the decision may not have the required authorizations to approve or reject the individual approval request.
  Approval Workflow Issues: There may be issues with the workflow configuration that prevent the approval from being processed correctly.
  Status of the Approval Request: The approval request may be in a status that does not allow for further decisions (e.g., already approved or rejected).
  Incorrectly Configured Approval Process: The approval process may not be set up correctly in the system, leading to this error when trying to