How To Fix MMPUR_PR_APPRVL_COMP001 - Purchase Requisition cannot be approved; please contact your key user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_PR_APPRVL_COMP - Approval Completion for Purchase Requisition

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Purchase Requisition cannot be approved; please contact your key user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_PR_APPRVL_COMP001 - Purchase Requisition cannot be approved; please contact your key user ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_PR_APPRVL_COMP001 indicates that a purchase requisition cannot be approved due to certain conditions not being met. This error typically arises in the context of the approval workflow for purchase requisitions in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Approval Levels: The purchase requisition may not have the necessary approval levels configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to approve the requisition may not have the required authorizations or roles assigned to them.
  Incomplete Data: The purchase requisition may be missing mandatory fields or data that are required for approval.
  Workflow Configuration: There may be issues with the workflow configuration that prevent the requisition from being processed correctly.
  Status of the Requisition: The requisition may be in a status that does not allow it to be approved (e.g., already approved, rejected, or in a different workflow).
  Custom Logic: There may be custom logic or enhancements in place that are preventing the approval based on specific business rules.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Approval Levels: Verify that the approval levels for the purchase requisition are correctly set up in the system. This can be done by checking the configuration in the SAP system.
  Review User Authorizations: Ensure that the user trying to approve the requisition has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Validate Requisition Data: Review the purchase requisition for any missing or incorrect data. Ensure all mandatory fields are filled out correctly.
  Examine Workflow Configuration: Check the workflow configuration for any issues. This may involve looking at the workflow logs or settings in the SAP Business Workflow.
  Check Requisition Status: Confirm the current status of the purchase requisition and ensure it is in a state that allows for approval.
  Consult with Key User: Since the error message suggests contacting a key user, it may be beneficial to reach out to them for assistance. They may have insights into specific configurations or business rules that are affecting the approval process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition) to view the requisition details or ME54N (Release Purchase Requisition) to attempt to approve it.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to purchase requisition workflows and approval processes for additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or technical team to investigate further.