How To Fix DPR_BAPI704 - Only approvals that are canceled or rejected can be made into versions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_BAPI - Messages for BAPIs in Project Management

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Only approvals that are canceled or rejected can be made into versions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_BAPI704 - Only approvals that are canceled or rejected can be made into versions ?

  The SAP error message DPR_BAPI704 indicates that you are trying to create a version of a project or a project element that has not been approved or is in a status that does not allow versioning. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create a version of a project or project element that is in a status that does not permit versioning. Specifically, the system allows versioning only for approvals that have been canceled or rejected. If the project is still in an approved state or in a status that does not allow for versioning, you will encounter this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Project Status: Verify the current status of the project or project element you are trying to version. You can do this by navigating