How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR221 - Order &1 not set to 'approved'

/SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Order &1 not set to 'approved'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR221 - Order &1 not set to 'approved' ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR221 Order &1 not set to 'approved' typically occurs in the context of the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with the Demand Planning (DP) or Supply Network Planning (SNP) processes. This error indicates that a specific order (denoted by &1) has not been approved, which is a requirement for further processing.
  Causes:
  
  Approval Workflow Not Completed: The order may be part of an approval workflow that has not been completed. This could be due to missing approvals from relevant stakeholders.
  Status Issues: The order might be in a status that does not allow it to be approved. For example, it could be in a draft or pending state.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that dictate how orders are approved, and these settings may not be correctly set up.
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to approve the order may not have the