How To Fix V2473 - Rejection reason &1 for approval is not allowed for document category &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V2 - Kopierfunktionen der Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Rejection reason &1 for approval is not allowed for document category &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V2473 - Rejection reason &1 for approval is not allowed for document category &2. ?

  The SAP error message V2473 indicates that there is a rejection reason associated with a document that is not allowed for the specified document category. This typically occurs in the context of document approval processes within SAP, particularly in modules related to Sales and Distribution (SD) or Financial Accounting (FI).
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Document Category Restrictions: The document category specified in the error message may have restrictions on the types of rejection reasons that can be applied. Certain document categories may not allow specific rejection reasons.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up correctly to handle the rejection reasons for the specified document category.
  User Authorization: The user attempting to process the document may not have the necessary authorizations to apply the specified rejection reason for that document category.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Category Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the document category in question. Ensure that the rejection reasons are correctly defined and allowed for that category.
  You can check this in the SPRO transaction under the relevant configuration path for Sales and Distribution or Financial Accounting.
  
  
  
  Review Rejection Reasons:
  
  Verify that the rejection reason being used is valid for the document category. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the rejection reasons are correctly mapped to the document categories.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to apply the rejection reason. This may involve checking the user's role and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the process again to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation may be needed to identify any additional configuration or authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific document category and rejection reasons.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, or SU01 for user management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.