How To Fix V2480 - The approval request for sales document &1 was withdrawn.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V2 - Kopierfunktionen der Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 480

• Message text: The approval request for sales document &1 was withdrawn.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V2480 - The approval request for sales document &1 was withdrawn. ?

  The SAP error message V2480 indicates that the approval request for a sales document (such as a sales order) has been withdrawn. This typically occurs in scenarios where a sales document requires approval before it can proceed, and the approval request has been canceled or retracted for some reason.
  Causes:
  
  Manual Withdrawal: The approval request may have been manually withdrawn by a user or an approver.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the approval workflow that lead to the automatic withdrawal of requests under certain conditions.
  Status Changes: Changes in the status of the sales document (e.g., if it was changed to a status that does not require approval) can lead to the withdrawal of the approval request.
  Approval Workflow Issues: There may be issues or errors in the approval workflow configuration that cause the request to be withdrawn unexpectedly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Approval Status: Verify the current status of the sales document and the approval request. You can do this by checking the document flow or approval logs.
  Reinitiate Approval: If the withdrawal was unintentional, you may need to reinitiate the approval process for the sales document. This can usually be done through the sales order management interface.
  Review Workflow Configuration: If this issue occurs frequently, review the approval workflow configuration in the SAP system to ensure it is set up correctly and that there are no conditions causing unintended withdrawals.
  Consult with Users: If the withdrawal was manual, consult with the users involved to understand why the request was withdrawn and if it can be re-submitted.
  Check for System Errors: Look for any system errors or logs that might indicate why the approval request was withdrawn. This can help identify if there is a technical issue that needs to be addressed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) to view the sales document and its approval status.
  Workflow Monitoring: Use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to monitor workflow items and see the status of approval requests.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on approval workflows and error handling.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or consult SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.