How To Fix I4171 - Not all subordinate approvals are issued

I4171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I4 - WCM: Work Clearance Management

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Not all subordinate approvals are issued

What causes this issue?

You tried to issue an <DS:GLOS.ECC50548CCB2D311AE6B0060B03C9BBE>
approval</>. This approval cannot be issued until all lower-level
approvals have been issued.

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?

Grant the remaining lower-level approvals.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I4171 - Not all subordinate approvals are issued ?

  The SAP error message I4171, "Not all subordinate approvals are issued," typically occurs in the context of workflow processes, particularly when dealing with approval workflows in SAP systems. This error indicates that a document or request requires approvals from subordinate levels before it can proceed to the next stage.
  
  Cause:
  
  Pending Approvals: The primary cause of this error is that there are still pending approvals from subordinate users or roles in the approval hierarchy.
  Workflow Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the workflow, such as incorrect assignment of approvers or missing approval steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: The users who are supposed to approve may not have the necessary roles or authorizations to perform the approval.
  Document Status: The document may not be in the correct status to allow for approvals to be processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Approval Status: Review the approval status of the document or request. Ensure that all required subordinate approvals have