How To Fix /SAPAPO/SPPDRPSB014 - &2 read (number: &1), but hidden due to approval status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SPPDRPSB -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: &2 read (number: &1), but hidden due to approval status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPPDRPSB014 - &2 read (number: &1), but hidden due to approval status ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPPDRPSB014 typically relates to issues in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically in the context of Demand Planning or Supply Network Planning. The message indicates that a certain record (identified by the number &1) is being hidden due to its approval status, which means that the record cannot be processed or viewed because it has not been approved or is in a state that restricts access.
  Cause:
  
  
  Approval Status: The record you are trying to access has an approval status that prevents it from being displayed or processed. This could be due to:
  
  The record is still in draft status.
  The record has been rejected or is pending approval.
  The record is locked for editing or viewing by another user.
  
  
  
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or approve the record.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that dictate how approval statuses are handled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Approval Status: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or application where the record is located.
  Check the approval status of the record. If it is in draft or pending status, you may need to approve it or wait for it to be approved.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and approve records. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Approvers:
  
  If the record is pending approval, reach out to the designated approver to expedite the approval process.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings related to approval processes in the APO module. This may involve checking settings in the customizing transaction (SPRO) or consulting with a system administrator.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to this specific error message for more detailed troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SAPAPO/SPPDRPSB014 in the SAP Support Portal. There may be specific notes addressing known issues or providing patches.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the approval processes within the APO module to minimize confusion and errors related to approval statuses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.