How To Fix DPR_BAPI715 - System cannot grant approval because approval does not exist yet

DPR_BAPI715 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 715

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_BAPI715 - System cannot grant approval because approval does not exist yet ?

  The SAP error message DPR_BAPI715, which states "System cannot grant approval because approval does not exist yet," typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with project approvals in the SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM).
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when an attempt is made to approve a project or a project-related document that has not yet been submitted for approval. The system checks for the existence of an approval request or status, and if it cannot find one, it generates this error message.
  Possible Causes Include:
  
  Approval Process Not Initiated: The project or document has not gone through the necessary steps to initiate the approval process.
  Incorrect Status: The project or document may be in a status that does not allow for approval (e.g., it may be in a draft state).
  Missing Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the approval workflow settings that