How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR136 - Approval rule &1 was violated by document &2

/SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR136 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR -

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Approval rule &1 was violated by document &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR136 - Approval rule &1 was violated by document &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR136 indicates that an approval rule has been violated in the context of the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically during the Demand Planning or Supply Network Planning processes. This error typically arises when a document (such as a forecast or a planning order) does not meet the criteria set by the approval rules defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  Approval Rules: The document being processed does not comply with the defined approval rules. These rules may include conditions related to quantity thresholds, product categories, or other parameters that must be met for the document to be approved.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the approval rules or the settings that govern how these rules are applied.
  Data Issues: The data associated with the document (like product master data, location data, etc.) may not be aligned with the approval rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you