How To Fix I4381 - Approval status for &1 &2 prevents the assignment

I4381 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I4 - WCM: Work Clearance Management

• Message number: 381

• Message text: Approval status for &1 &2 prevents the assignment

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I4381 - Details

• The SAP error message I4381 indicates that the approval status of a specific object (identified by &1 and &2) prevents the assignment of that object. This error typically arises in scenarios involving workflow approvals, document management, or any process where certain objects require approval before they can be assigned or processed further.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the object (e.g., a purchase requisition, purchase order, or any other document) having a status that does not allow for the assignment or further processing. This could be due to:
  
  The object being in a "Pending Approval" state.
  The object being rejected in a previous approval step.
  The object being locked or in a status that is not compatible with the desired action.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Approval Status: Review the approval status of the object in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate