How To Fix WSPT046 - Global Delivery: There is no Approval_ID for delivery &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSPT - Message Class for Portugal Webservice

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Global Delivery: There is no Approval_ID for delivery &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSPT046 - Global Delivery: There is no Approval_ID for delivery &. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSPT046 Global Delivery: There is no Approval_ID for delivery &.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) or related SAP modules when the system expects an Approval ID for a delivery document but cannot find one. The Approval ID is typically required for customs or compliance checks, export control, or other regulatory approval processes linked to the delivery.
  Common reasons include:  
  
  The delivery document has not been assigned or linked to an approval document or approval ID.  
  The approval process has not been completed or the approval ID was not generated due to missing or incorrect master data or configuration.  
  Missing or incomplete integration between SAP ERP (e.g., SD module) and SAP GTS, causing the approval ID not to be transferred or created.  
  Customizing or configuration issues in the approval management or compliance check settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Approval Process Status:
  
  Verify if the delivery requires an approval and whether the approval process has been completed successfully.  
  
  In SAP GTS, check the approval documents linked to the delivery.  
  Ensure that the approval ID exists and is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data and Configuration:  
  
  Check the configuration for approval management in SAP GTS or the relevant module.  
  Ensure that the delivery type or document type is correctly set up to trigger approval.  
  Confirm that the integration between SAP ERP and SAP GTS is working properly and that data is being transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Generate or Assign Approval ID:  
  
  If the approval ID is missing, trigger the approval process manually or reprocess the delivery to generate the approval ID.  
  Use transaction codes or reports in SAP GTS to create or assign approval IDs.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Customizing:  
  
  Review the customizing settings under Global Trade Services ? Compliance Management ? Approval Management.  
  Ensure that the approval determination procedure is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or Recreate Delivery:  
  
  If the delivery document is corrupted or incomplete, consider reprocessing or recreating the delivery after fixing the approval setup.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:  
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to message WSPT046 for any patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Modules Involved: SAP GTS (Global Trade Services), SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), SAP ERP.  
  Transactions to Check:  
  
  In SAP GTS: /SAPSLL/APPROVAL (Approval Management), /SAPSLL/DELIVERY (Delivery processing)  
  In SAP ERP: VL02N (Change Delivery), VL03N (Display Delivery)  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to approval ID issues in GTS.  
  
  
  Documentation:  
  
  SAP Help Portal for Global Trade Services ? Compliance Management ? Approval Management.  
  SAP GTS Integration guides with SAP ERP.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WSPT046 indicates that the system expects an Approval ID for a delivery but none is found. The root cause is usually missing or incomplete approval processing or configuration. The solution involves verifying and completing the approval process, ensuring proper configuration, and reprocessing the delivery to generate or assign the Approval ID.