How To Fix X4015 - The issued approval can no longer be reversed (status APG)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: X4 - APO Core Interface: Interfaces for Manufacturing Orders

• Message number: 015

• Message text: The issued approval can no longer be reversed (status APG)

What causes this issue?

You have made a change that requires approval for material &V3& for item
&V1& in a manufacturing order that has already been approved with order
number &V2&. The system has attempted to reverse the approval for this
order. However, this was not possible, which probably because your user
status does not permit this.
If the order number is %00000000001, the manufacturing order was created
by converting a planned order. In this case, the number of the
manufacturing order only exists in SAP APO and can be taken from the CIF
application log.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the change in SAP APO. You can make the change manually in the
corresponding order in SAP ECC, if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message X4015 - The issued approval can no longer be reversed (status APG) ?

  The SAP error message X4015, which states "The issued approval can no longer be reversed (status APG)," typically occurs in the context of workflow approvals or document management within SAP. This error indicates that an approval has been finalized and is now in a status (APG) that does not allow for any further changes or reversals.
  Cause:
  
  Finalized Approval: The approval process has been completed, and the document or transaction is now in a state where it cannot be altered.
  Workflow Status: The status of the document or transaction has moved to a point where it is locked for changes, often due to business rules or configurations in the workflow.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may prevent reversals of approvals once they reach a specific status.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the current status of the document or transaction. If it is indeed in the APG status, you will need to follow the appropriate procedures for handling finalized approvals.
  Consult Workflow Procedures: Review the workflow procedures in your organization. There may be specific steps to take if an approval needs to be reversed or if a correction is required.
  Contact SAP Support: If you believe this error is occurring incorrectly or if you need to reverse an approval for legitimate reasons, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for guidance on how to handle such situations.
  Use Alternative Processes: If reversing the approval is not possible, you may need to create a new document or transaction to address the issue or to initiate a new approval process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on handling approval statuses.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to approvals and workflow management.
  Training and Documentation: Review any internal training materials or documentation related to the approval process in your organization to understand the implications of the APG status.
  
  In summary, the X4015 error indicates that an approval cannot be reversed due to its finalized status. The best course of action is to verify the document's status, consult internal procedures, and seek assistance if necessary.