How To Fix X4016 - The issued approval can no longer be reversed (change in work center)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: The issued approval can no longer be reversed (change in work center)

What causes this issue?

In SAP APO, you have assigned a different resource to the operation with
operation number &V2& in the manufacturing order with order number &V1&
that has already been approved. Since this new resource has a different
classification to the old one, the system attempted to reverse the
approval for the manufacturing order. However, the reversal of the
approval is not permitted; probably because your user status does not
allow this.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message X4016 - The issued approval can no longer be reversed (change in work center) ?

  The SAP error message X4016, "The issued approval can no longer be reversed (change in work center)," typically occurs in the context of production planning or work center management. This error indicates that an approval that was previously issued for a work center cannot be reversed due to a change in the work center's status or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Change in Work Center: The work center associated with the operation has undergone changes (e.g., reconfiguration, status change) that prevent the reversal of the approval.
  Approval Process: The approval process may have specific rules that restrict reversing approvals once certain conditions are met or once the approval has been processed.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that enforce strict rules around the approval process, preventing reversals under certain circumstances.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Work Center Changes: Check the changes made to the work center. If the work center has been changed or reconfigured, you may need to revert those changes or ensure that the work center is in a state that allows for the reversal of approvals.
  Check Approval Status: Verify the current status of the approval. If the approval has already been processed or is in a state that does not allow for reversal, you may need to consider alternative actions.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or configuration settings related to the approval process for work centers. This may provide insights into why the reversal is not allowed and what steps can be taken.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause or solution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific guidance based on your system configuration and version.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CR01 (Create Work Center), CR02 (Change Work Center), and CR03 (Display Work Center) to manage work centers effectively.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to reverse the approval has the necessary authorizations to perform such actions.
  Change Logs: Check change logs for the work center to understand what modifications were made and when, which may help in diagnosing the issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to error X4016 in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the error message X4016 in your SAP system.