How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR053 - Approval rule &1 not violated by purchase order &2

/SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Approval rule &1 not violated by purchase order &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR053 - Approval rule &1 not violated by purchase order &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR053 indicates that an approval rule defined in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module is not violated by a specific purchase order. This message typically arises in the context of the Demand Planning and Supply Network Planning processes, where approval rules are used to control the flow of purchase orders based on certain criteria.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when a purchase order does not meet the conditions set forth in the approval rule. This could happen for several reasons:
  
  Approval Rule Configuration: The approval rule may be configured to apply to certain conditions (e.g., specific materials, quantities, or vendors) that the purchase order does not meet.
  Purchase Order Details: The details of the purchase order (like quantity, value, or item type) may not trigger the approval rule.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the purchase order or the approval rule configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue,