How To Fix DPR_APPROVAL035 - You cannot delete resource assignment &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_APPROVAL - Development Projects: Approval Messages

• Message number: 035

• Message text: You cannot delete resource assignment &1

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete the assignment of the resource &V1&, since it was used
within the phase &V2& as the decision maker of an individual approval.

System Response

The system does not delete the assignment.

How to fix this error?

If required, first delete the individual approval belonging to the
approval of the phase &V2&. However, this is only allowed if the
approval has not yet been started or if your system administration
defined the settings so that you can delete individual approvals after
starting the approval as well.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_APPROVAL035 - You cannot delete resource assignment &1 ?

  The SAP error message DPR_APPROVAL035, which states "You cannot delete resource assignment &1," typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with resource assignments in the Project System (PS) or the Project Management (PM) module.
  Cause:
  This error message usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Active Approval Process: The resource assignment you are trying to delete is part of an active approval process. If the assignment is currently under review or has been approved, it cannot be deleted until the approval process is completed or the assignment is removed from the approval workflow.
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects (like tasks, projects, or other resources) that prevent the deletion of the resource assignment.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete resource assignments in the system.
  
  
  Status of the Project: The project or task to which the resource assignment is linked may be in a status that does not allow for changes, such as being closed or completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Approval Status: Verify if the resource assignment is part of an active approval process. If it is, you may need to either complete the approval process or withdraw the assignment from the approval workflow.
  
  
  Review Dependencies: Check for any dependencies or links to other objects that might be preventing the deletion. You may need to remove or adjust these dependencies first.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete resource assignments. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  Project Status: Check the status of the project or task. If it is in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to change the status or consult with a project manager to determine the appropriate action.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the context in which you are working.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJR2 (Change Project), or CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) to navigate and manage project resources effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.