How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR045 - Approval of &1 purchase requisitions is being checked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Approval of &1 purchase requisitions is being checked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR045 - Approval of &1 purchase requisitions is being checked ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR045 indicates that there is an issue with the approval process for purchase requisitions in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This message typically arises when the system is checking the approval status of a specified number of purchase requisitions, and it may indicate that the requisitions are either pending approval or have encountered an issue that prevents them from being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Pending Approvals: The purchase requisitions may be awaiting approval from designated approvers.
  Approval Workflow Issues: There may be issues with the approval workflow configuration or the workflow may not be triggered correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to approve the requisitions may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the APO system related to the approval process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Approval Status: Review the status of the purchase requisitions in question to see if they are pending approval. You can do this through transaction codes like ME5A (List of Purchase Requisitions) or ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition).
  Review Workflow Configuration: Ensure that the approval workflow is correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the workflow settings in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) or SWI1 (Work Item Selection).
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to approve purchase requisitions. This can be checked in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) after attempting to perform the action.
  Consult with Basis Team: If there are system configuration issues, it may be necessary to consult with the SAP Basis team to ensure that the system is functioning correctly and that there are no underlying issues affecting the approval process.
  Check for Notes and Patches: Look for any SAP Notes or patches that may address known issues related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME5A, ME53N, and SWDD for managing purchase requisitions and workflows.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the approval process in APO for detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to escalate the issue to your SAP support team or consult with SAP directly for further assistance.