How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR198 - Management approval alert &1 not deleted. Document is in mngmnt approval.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR -

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Management approval alert &1 not deleted. Document is in mngmnt approval.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR198 - Management approval alert &1 not deleted. Document is in mngmnt approval. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR198 indicates that a management approval alert is not deleted because the document is still in the management approval process. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a document (like a planning run or a forecast) requires approval before it can be processed further.
  Cause:
  
  Pending Approval: The document associated with the alert is still pending approval from a designated manager or approver.
  Approval Workflow: There may be an active workflow that is preventing the deletion of the alert until the approval process is completed.
  User Permissions: The user attempting to delete the alert may not have the necessary permissions to do so, especially if the document is locked for approval.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Approval Status: Verify the status of the document in question. If it is still pending approval, you will need to follow up with the appropriate approver to get it approved or rejected.
  Complete the Approval Process: If you have the necessary permissions, you can approve or reject the document through the appropriate transaction or workflow.
  Review Workflow Settings: If the document is stuck in the workflow, check the workflow settings and logs to identify any issues that may be causing the delay.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the correct permissions to delete alerts and manage approvals. If not, contact your SAP administrator to adjust the permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing approval processes in APO.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/PDRP to access the planning run or approval management screens.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on managing approval alerts.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue related to the management approval alert in SAP APO.