How To Fix DPR_CHECKLIST034 - Changing status impossible; item &1 is relevant to approval

DPR_CHECKLIST034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_CHECKLIST - Checklist Messages

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Changing status impossible; item &1 is relevant to approval

What causes this issue?

You try to use the one-click completion feature to change the status of
a project element. However, this project element is included in a phase
that requires approval and therefore you are not allowed to change the
status automatically.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You have to check this project element and change the status manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_CHECKLIST034 - Changing status impossible; item &1 is relevant to approval ?

  The SAP error message DPR_CHECKLIST034 indicates that you are trying to change the status of a project item that is relevant to approval, but the system is preventing this action because the item is still pending approval. This typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when using the SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to change the status of a project item (like a task or a deliverable) that is marked as requiring approval.
  The item has not yet been approved, and the system enforces rules to prevent status changes that could affect the approval process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Approval Status: Verify the current approval status of the item in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant project or task and checking its properties.
  
  
  Obtain Approval: If the item