How To Fix SCI159 - Requester or approver of exception not valid

SCI159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCI - Code Inspector

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Requester or approver of exception not valid

What causes this issue?

When an exception is <ZH>requested</>, a requester and an approver must
be specified. These must not be identical and the current user must not
be specified as the approver.
When an exception is <ZH>approved</>, the approver must be the current
user.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCI159 - Requester or approver of exception not valid ?

  The SAP error message SCI159, which states "Requester or approver of exception not valid," typically occurs in the context of workflows or approval processes within SAP systems. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid requester or approver for a specific exception request, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid User ID: The user ID of the requester or approver may not exist in the system or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to act as a requester or approver for the specific exception.
  Organizational Structure Changes: Changes in the organizational structure (e.g., department changes, role changes) may lead to the user no longer being valid for the approval process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the workflow settings that do not correctly link the requester or approver to the exception process.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master