How To Fix DPR_APPROVAL033 - You cannot delete individual approvals anymore

DPR_APPROVAL033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_APPROVAL - Development Projects: Approval Messages

• Message number: 033

• Message text: You cannot delete individual approvals anymore

What causes this issue?

Once a decision has been made for an individual approval you cannot
delete the individual approval.

System Response

The system does not delete the individual approval.

How to fix this error?

Cancel the approval, if required.

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_APPROVAL033 - Details

• The SAP error message DPR_APPROVAL033, which states "You cannot delete individual approvals anymore," 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 the system has reached a state where individual approvals cannot be deleted, often due to the approval status or the configuration of the project.
  Causes:
  
  Approval Status: The approval process may have progressed to a stage where individual approvals are locked or finalized. Once an approval is confirmed, it may not be possible to delete it.
  Project Configuration: The project or approval process may be configured to prevent the deletion of approvals after a certain point in the workflow.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete approvals, leading to this error.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or business rules may restrict the deletion of approvals to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Approval