How To Fix EPIC_ACTIONS206 - No approver determined for item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPIC_ACTIONS - Messages for Payment Processing Services

• Message number: 206

• Message text: No approver determined for item &1

What causes this issue?

You tried to submit this item for approval. The system cannot determine
possible approvers for one of the following reasons:
According to your approval process, the system expects you to manually
assign an approver but you interrupted the selection process.
You submitted this item with other items for approval, but the approval
process implemented by your company has no rule that allows the system
to find approvers for this combination of items.
You approved this item with other items. According to your approval
process, these items must pass through additional approval levels.
However, the approval process implemented by your company has no rule
that allows the system to find approvers for this combination of items.

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

System Response

If you interrupted the manual selection of an approver, submit or
approve the item again and select an approver as needed.
Otherwise, recheck the implementation of your approval process and
resubmit the item(s)in a way that follows the determination rules of
your approval process. Your approval process is defined in your
implementation of the
<DS:SIMG.EPIC_APPROVAL_CONTRO>Approval Process Setup</> Business Add-In
(BAdI).

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPIC_ACTIONS206 - No approver determined for item &1 ?

  The SAP error message "EPIC_ACTIONS206 No approver determined for item &1" typically occurs in the context of workflow processes, particularly when an approval is required for a specific item (like a purchase order, invoice, or other transactional items) and the system cannot find an appropriate approver.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Approver Assignment: The item in question may not have an approver assigned to it. This can happen if the workflow configuration is not set up correctly or if the approver has not been defined in the system.
  Workflow Configuration Issues: The workflow may not be configured properly, leading to the system being unable to determine the next approver based on the defined rules.
  User Status: The user who is supposed to approve may not have the necessary authorizations or may be inactive in the system.
  Organizational Structure Changes: Changes in the organizational structure (like department changes, role changes, etc.) may lead to the approver not being recognized.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the item or the users involved in the approval process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Approver Assignment: Verify that the item has an approver assigned. This can usually be done in the workflow or approval settings of the relevant module.
  Review Workflow Configuration: Ensure that the workflow is configured correctly. Check the rules and conditions that determine how approvers are assigned.
  User Authorizations: Confirm that the intended approver has the necessary authorizations to approve the item. If the user is inactive, reactivate them or assign a new approver.
  Update Organizational Structure: If there have been changes in the organizational structure, update the relevant settings to reflect these changes.
  Check Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (like user profiles, roles, and organizational units) is consistent and correctly maintained.
  Test Workflow: After making changes, test the workflow to ensure that the approver can be determined correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Overview) to analyze the workflow and see where the issue lies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to workflow management and approval processes for more detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP workflows.