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

DPR_APPROVAL018 - Overview

• 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.

DPR_APPROVAL018 - Details

• 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