How To Fix DPR_APPROVAL021 - You cannot create an individual approval for approval &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_APPROVAL - Development Projects: Approval Messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: You cannot create an individual approval for approval &1

What causes this issue?

The status of the approval or a superior project element does not allow
you to create an individual approval.

System Response

The system does not create an individual approval.

How to fix this error?

Check the approval or the superior project element and change the
status accordingly.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_APPROVAL021 - You cannot create an individual approval for approval &1 ?

  The SAP error message DPR_APPROVAL021 indicates that you cannot create an individual approval for a specific approval request (denoted by &1). This error typically arises in the context of project management and approval processes within SAP, particularly in the SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Approval Status: The approval request may already be in a status that does not allow for individual approvals. For example, if the request has already been fully approved or rejected, you cannot create a new individual approval.
  Approval Type: The type of approval being requested may not support individual approvals. Some approval processes are designed to be collective rather than individual.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create an individual approval for the specified approval request.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict the creation of individual approvals based on certain criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Approval Status: Review the status of the approval request. If it is already approved or rejected, you may need to create a new approval request or modify the existing one.
  Review Approval Type: Ensure that the approval type you are trying to create allows for individual approvals. Consult with your project management or SAP configuration team if necessary.
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary permissions to create individual approvals. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required authorizations.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to approval processes. They may need to adjust the configuration to allow for individual approvals if that is appropriate for your business process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to project approvals and workflows to understand the expected behavior and configuration options.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message and context of the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.