How To Fix DPR_APPROVAL024 - You cannot change the individual approval

DPR_APPROVAL024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_APPROVAL - Development Projects: Approval Messages

• Message number: 024

• Message text: You cannot change the individual approval

What causes this issue?

Once you began the approval, you could not change the individual
approval.

System Response

You cannot make changes.

How to fix this error?

If the changes to the individual approval are necessary, cancel the
approval.

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_APPROVAL024 - You cannot change the individual approval ?

  The SAP error message DPR_APPROVAL024, which states "You cannot change 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 there is an attempt to modify an individual approval that is not allowed due to certain restrictions or conditions.
  Causes:
  
  Approval Status: The approval may already be finalized or locked, preventing any changes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to modify the approval.
  Workflow Restrictions: The approval might be part of a workflow that has specific rules preventing changes once it reaches a certain stage.
  Data Integrity: The system may have integrity checks that prevent changes to ensure data consistency.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Approval Status: Verify the status of the approval. If it is finalized, you may need to follow the proper process to revoke or create a new approval.
  Review User Permissions: Ensure that