How To Fix WO301 - Number of approvers required is greater than number of approvers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WO - WF: Messages for Workflow Wizards

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Number of approvers required is greater than number of approvers

What causes this issue?

In a parallel approval procedure, the number of people who must approve
the decision cannot be larger than the total number of people involved
in making the decision.

System Response

The entry was rejected by the system.

How to fix this error?

Please correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WO301 - Number of approvers required is greater than number of approvers ?

  The SAP error message WO301 ("Number of approvers required is greater than number of approvers") typically occurs in the context of workflow approvals, particularly when the number of approvers specified in a workflow exceeds the number of approvers that have been assigned or configured for that workflow.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The workflow configuration may specify a certain number of required approvers that is higher than the number of approvers available in the system.
  User Assignment: The users who are supposed to act as approvers may not be correctly assigned to the workflow or may not have the necessary roles/permissions.
  Workflow Definition: The workflow definition may have been altered or incorrectly set up, leading to a mismatch in the number of required approvers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Go to the workflow configuration settings in SAP and verify the number of approvers required for the specific workflow.
  Ensure that the number of approvers required matches the number of approvers assigned.
  
  
  
  Review User Assignments:
  
  Check the user assignments for the workflow. Ensure that the users who are supposed to approve the workflow are correctly assigned and have the necessary roles and permissions.
  If necessary, add or modify the approvers in the workflow configuration.
  
  
  
  Adjust Workflow Definition:
  
  If the workflow definition has been changed, revert to a previous version or adjust the settings to ensure that the number of required approvers is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the workflow to ensure that it functions correctly and that the error message does not reappear.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring workflows and managing approvers.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SWDD (Workflow Builder) to check and modify workflows.
  User Roles: Ensure that the users have the appropriate roles assigned in the SAP system to participate in the workflow.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.