How To Fix WZ008 - Request not approved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Request not approved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ008 - Request not approved ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WZ008 - Request not approved
  
  Cause:
  The error message WZ008 - Request not approved typically occurs in SAP when a user tries to process or release a request (such as a purchase requisition, purchase order, or other workflow-related document) that has not yet been approved according to the system’s workflow or approval procedures.
  This means the document is still in a status where approval is pending, or the approval process has not been completed successfully. The system enforces this to ensure compliance with organizational controls and authorization policies.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Attempting to convert or process a purchase requisition that requires approval but has not been approved yet.
  Trying to release a purchase order or contract that is still blocked due to missing approvals.
  Workflow tasks related to document approval are incomplete or rejected.
  User lacks the necessary authorization to approve the request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Approval Status:
  
  Verify the approval status of the request in the relevant transaction (e.g., ME54N for purchase requisitions, ME28 for purchase order release).
  Ensure the request has been approved by the responsible approver(s).
  
  
  
  Complete the Approval Workflow:
  
  If the request is still pending approval, notify the approver(s) to review and approve the request.
  Use transaction codes like SBWP (SAP Business Workplace) to check workflow tasks and approvals.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Confirm that the user processing the request has the necessary authorizations to approve or release the document.
  If not, request the appropriate roles or permissions from the security team.
  
  
  
  Workflow Monitoring:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWIA to monitor workflow instances and identify any stuck or incomplete approval steps.
  Restart or reassign workflow tasks if necessary.
  
  
  
  Release the Request After Approval:
  
  Once approved, proceed with the release or further processing of the request.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  ME54N – Release Purchase Requisition
  ME28 – Release Purchase Order
  SBWP – SAP Business Workplace (for workflow tasks)
  SWI1 / SWIA – Workflow monitoring and administration
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  The exact approval process and workflow depend on the organization's configuration in SAP.
  Custom workflows or user exits might influence the approval logic.
  Check with your SAP Basis or Workflow administrator if the workflow is not triggering or completing as expected.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  WZ008 - Request not approved means the document you are trying to process has not passed the required approval steps. To resolve this, ensure the request is approved through the proper workflow and that you have the necessary authorizations to proceed.
  
  If you need more specific guidance, please provide details about the module (MM, SD, etc.) and the transaction where the error occurs.