How To Fix DPR_BAPI713 - System cannot cancel approval because approval does not exist yet

DPR_BAPI713 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 713

• Message text: System cannot cancel approval because approval does not exist yet

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_BAPI713 - System cannot cancel approval because approval does not exist yet ?

  The SAP error message DPR_BAPI713 indicates that the system is unable to cancel an approval because the approval does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of project management or project-related workflows in SAP, particularly when using the Project Management (DPR) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Approval: The most common cause is that the approval you are trying to cancel has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Approval ID: The approval ID or reference you are using to cancel the approval may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Approval Already Processed: The approval may have already been processed or completed, and thus cannot be canceled.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing you from viewing or canceling the approval.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to discrepancies in approval records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Approval Existence: Check if the approval you are