How To Fix DPR_APPROVAL018 - You cannot assign the resource as a decision maker

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_APPROVAL - Development Projects: Approval Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You cannot assign the resource as a decision maker

What causes this issue?

The selected resource is not a natural person.

System Response

The system allows only those decision makers defined as natural
persons.

How to fix this error?

Assign a person to the project role or select a different role.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_APPROVAL018 - You cannot assign the resource as a decision maker ?

  The SAP error message DPR_APPROVAL018 indicates that you cannot assign a specific resource as a decision maker in the context of project management or project approval processes. This error typically arises in the SAP Project Management (DPR - Dynamic Project Management) module when there are restrictions or conditions that prevent a resource from being designated as a decision maker.
  Causes:
  
  
  Role Restrictions: The user or resource you are trying to assign may not have the necessary role or authorization to be a decision maker. This could be due to missing authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  Project Settings: The project settings may restrict certain users from being assigned as decision makers. This could be due to project type, status, or other configuration settings.
  
  
  Resource Status: The resource may be inactive or not properly set up in the system, which can prevent them from being assigned to certain roles.
  
  
  Organizational Structure: The organizational structure may not allow the assignment of that particular resource as a decision maker due to hierarchy or reporting lines.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to be assigned as a decision maker. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust the user roles.
  
  
  Review Project Settings: Check the project settings to see if there are any restrictions on who can be assigned as a decision maker. Adjust the settings if necessary.
  
  
  Verify Resource Status: Ensure that the resource is active and properly configured in the system. If the resource is inactive, you may need to activate them or correct any configuration issues.
  
  
  Consult Organizational Policies: Review the organizational policies regarding decision-making roles to ensure compliance with any internal guidelines.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the DPR module for detailed information on roles, authorizations, and project management processes.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support Tickets: If the issue persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.