How To Fix MM_PUR_SES_UPL005 - Service entry sheet &1 could not be sent for approval.

MM_PUR_SES_UPL005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES_UPL - SES Upload via Excel

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Service entry sheet &1 could not be sent for approval.

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during the data import. The service entry sheet could
be created, but it could not be sent for approval.

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?

Check the service entry sheet in the app Manage Service Entry Sheets -
Lean Services.
In case of a lock issue, you can manually send the service entry sheet
for approval.
Otherwise, find more details in the app.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES_UPL005 - Service entry sheet &1 could not be sent for approval. ?

  The SAP error message "MM_PUR_SES_UPL005: Service entry sheet &1 could not be sent for approval" typically occurs in the context of the Materials Management (MM) module when there is an issue with the approval process for a service entry sheet (SES). Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Approval Workflow: The service entry sheet may not be linked to an active approval workflow.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to send the SES for approval may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the workflow settings or in the service entry sheet processing.
  Incomplete Data: The service entry sheet may have missing or incorrect data that prevents it from being processed.
  System Errors: There could be temporary system issues or inconsistencies in the SAP environment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the approval workflow for service entry sheets is correctly configured in the system. You can