How To Fix DPR_APPROVAL053 - Approval has now been canceled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_APPROVAL - Development Projects: Approval Messages

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Approval has now been canceled

What causes this issue?

You have opened your individual approval in display mode. Meanwhile, the
approval for the phase has been canceled and, if necessary, restarted in
structure editing. Therefore, the current individual approval is out-of-
date 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_APPROVAL053 - Approval has now been canceled ?

  The SAP error message DPR_APPROVAL053, which states "Approval has now been canceled," 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 an approval process for a project or a related document has been canceled, which can happen for various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Manual Cancellation: The approval may have been manually canceled by a user with the appropriate permissions.
  Workflow Issues: There may be issues with the workflow configuration or execution that led to the cancellation of the approval.
  Status Changes: Changes in the status of the project or document may have triggered the cancellation of the approval.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to approve may not have the necessary authorizations, leading to a cancellation.
  System Errors: Technical issues or bugs in the SAP system could also lead to unexpected cancellations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Approval Status: Verify the current status of the approval process. You can do this by navigating to the relevant project or document and checking the approval history.
  Review Workflow Configuration: If the approval is part of a workflow, review the workflow configuration to ensure it is set up correctly and that there are no errors in the workflow steps.
  Reinitiate Approval: If the approval was canceled unintentionally, you may need to reinitiate the approval process. This can usually be done through the project management interface.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to approve has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Consult Logs: Check the system logs for any error messages or warnings that occurred around the time of the cancellation. This can provide insights into what went wrong.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide more detailed troubleshooting based on your specific system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to the DPR_APPROVAL053 error.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the Project System or Portfolio and Project Management modules for guidance on approval processes and workflows.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.