How To Fix DPR_APPROVAL016 - Select a decision maker for processing

DPR_APPROVAL016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_APPROVAL - Development Projects: Approval Messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Select a decision maker for processing

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DPR_APPROVAL016 - Details

• The SAP error message DPR_APPROVAL016 ("Select a decision maker for processing") typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management, particularly when dealing with project approvals and decision-making processes. This error indicates that a decision maker (or approver) has not been selected for a specific task or approval process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Decision Maker: The most common cause of this error is that the system requires a decision maker to be assigned to the approval process, but none has been selected.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the project management module that require a decision maker to be defined but are not set up correctly.
  User Role and Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to select a decision maker or may not be assigned to a role that allows them to do so.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Decision Maker:
  
  Navigate to the approval process screen where the error occurred.
  Look for a field or option