How To Fix WZ005 - Request could not be approved

WZ005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Request could not be approved

What causes this issue?

The approved form cannot be written to the database. The form therefore
remains in the database in its old state.

System Response

The form cannot be approved (unless it has already been approved).

How to fix this error?

The problem may be caused by a temporary database error. Try saving
again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ005 - Request could not be approved ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WZ005 - Request could not be approved
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WZ005 typically occurs in SAP Workflow or Change Request Management (ChaRM) scenarios when a request (such as a transport request, change request, or approval request) cannot be approved due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  The request is not in a status that allows approval (e.g., it might already be approved, rejected, or locked).
  The user attempting the approval does not have the necessary authorization or role.
  The workflow or approval process is not correctly configured or has encountered an inconsistency.
  The request is linked to objects or tasks that are incomplete or in an inconsistent state.
  There might be a system or communication error preventing the approval from being processed.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WZ005 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Request Status:
  
  Verify the current status of the request in the system.
  Ensure it is in a status that allows approval (e.g., "In Approval" or