How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ820 - 'Set to not approved' action not possible: Approval status is &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 820

• Message text: 'Set to not approved' action not possible: Approval status is &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ820 - 'Set to not approved' action not possible: Approval status is &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ820 'Set to not approved' action not possible: Approval status is &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you are trying to change the approval status of a transportation request or related document. The error indicates that the action you are attempting to perform (setting the status to "not approved") is not possible due to the current approval status of the document.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The document is already in a status that does not allow it to be set to "not approved." For example, if the document is already in a status like "approved" or "in process," the system will prevent you from changing it to "not approved."
  There may be business rules or configurations in place that restrict changing the approval status based on certain conditions or statuses.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, consider the following steps:
  
  Check Current Status: Review the current approval status of the document. You can do this by navigating to the document in question and checking its status in the details view.
  Understand Approval Workflow: Familiarize yourself with the approval workflow and the allowed transitions between statuses. This may involve consulting with your SAP TM administrator or reviewing the configuration settings.
  Change Status Appropriately: If the document is in a status that does not allow it to be set to "not approved," you may need to first change it to a status that permits this action. For example, if it is "approved," you might need to revert it to a "draft" or "pending" status before you can set it to "not approved."
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the approval process and status transitions relevant to your version of SAP TM.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Transportation Management, such as /SCMTMS/PRC for managing transportation requests.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that your user role has the necessary authorizations to change the approval status of the document.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.