How To Fix DPR_APPROVAL052 - Phase for approval has now been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_APPROVAL - Development Projects: Approval Messages

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Phase for approval has now been deleted

What causes this issue?

You have opened your individual approval in display mode. The phase for
the approval or project has meanwhile been deleted in structure editing.
Therefore, the existing individual approval is obsolete and can no
longer be changed.

System Response

The individual approval remains in display mode.

How to fix this error?

Exit the individual 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_APPROVAL052 - Phase for approval has now been deleted ?

  The SAP error message DPR_APPROVAL052 indicates that a phase for approval has been deleted in the context of project management, specifically within the SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) modules. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to process an approval for a project phase that no longer exists in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Approval Phase: The most common cause is that the approval phase has been deleted from the project structure or the project plan.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the project data, possibly due to manual changes or incorrect configurations.
  Workflow Issues: If the project is part of a workflow, the workflow might be trying to reference a phase that has been removed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Project Structure: Verify the project structure to ensure that the phase in question still exists. You can do this by navigating to the project in the Project Builder (CJ20N) or the relevant transaction.
  Restore Deleted Phase: If the phase was deleted by mistake, you may need to restore it. This can involve recreating the phase or adjusting the project plan to include the necessary phases.
  Update Approval Workflow: If the project is part of a workflow, ensure that the workflow is updated to reflect the current project structure. This may involve reassigning approvals or modifying the workflow logic.
  Check for Data Consistency: Run consistency checks on the project data to identify and resolve any inconsistencies that may be causing the error.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJ02 (Change Project), and CJ03 (Display Project) to manage project structures.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for notes using the SAP Support Portal.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify project phases, as lack of permissions can sometimes lead to misleading error messages.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.