How To Fix MM_PUR_SES066 - Approval status &1 is not allowed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Approval status &1 is not allowed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES066 - Approval status &1 is not allowed. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES066, which states "Approval status &1 is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase requisitions or purchase orders, when there is an issue with the approval status of the document being processed.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Approval Status: The document you are trying to process has an approval status that is not permitted for the action you are attempting to perform. For example, if the document is already approved or rejected, certain actions may not be allowed.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The approval workflow or status settings in the SAP system may not be configured correctly, leading to the system rejecting the document based on its current status.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on documents with certain approval statuses.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM_PUR_SES066 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Review the approval status of the document in question. Ensure that it is in a status that allows the action you are trying to perform (e.g., editing, approving, or rejecting).
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, check the approval workflow settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the statuses are correctly defined and that the workflow allows for the actions you are trying to perform.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform actions on documents with the specified approval status. If not, you may need to request additional permissions from your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the approval statuses and the actions allowed for each status.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to purchasing documents (e.g., ME51N for creating purchase requisitions, ME21N for creating purchase orders) to better understand where the error may be occurring.
  Workflow Monitoring: Use transaction codes like SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to monitor workflows and see if there are any issues with the approval process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.