How To Fix UKM_DCD_MSG037 - Required approval for release is not available

UKM_DCD_MSG037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UKM_DCD_MSG - Messages for the Documented Credit Decision

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Required approval for release is not available

What causes this issue?

You would like to release a document that is blocked for credit reasons.
However, due to the open credit value an additional approver is
necessary for the release. This approval is <ZH>not</> yet available.
You can find the threshold values for the release in Customizing under
<DS:SIMG.UKMV_DCD_APPRCAT>Define Approval Process</>.

System Response

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

INCLUDE UKM_DCD_RELEASE OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Obtain the appropriate approval. Enter this information in the
documented credit decision in the <LS>Status of Approval</> field.

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE 'CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UKM_DCD_MSG037 - Details

• The SAP error message UKM_DCD_MSG037 indicates that a required approval for the release of a document or transaction is not available. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Risk Management or Credit Management modules, where certain transactions require approval before they can be processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Approval: The most common cause is that the transaction or document requires an approval that has not been granted yet. This could be due to the approval workflow not being completed or the approver not having taken action.
  Workflow Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the approval workflow, such as incorrect settings or missing approvers.
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to release the document may not have the necessary authorizations to approve or release the transaction.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or inconsistencies in the approval process can lead to this message being displayed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Approval Status: Verify the status of the required approvals. You may