Symptom
'The steps cannot be loaded. Please try again later' error is raised in the approval details of Purchasing apps.
Environment
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition
Reproducing the Issue
- Open the respective document management application (e.g., Manage Purchase Requisitions, Manage Purchase Orders).
- Search for and open the affected purchasing document.
- Navigate to the Approval Details section to review the current workflow status and step sequence.
Cause
No active workflows in Manage Workflows for Purchase document apps. (Ex: manage workflow for purchase Requisitions, manage workflow for purchase order etc.)
Resolution
A supporting workflow must be configured or, at a minimum, the "Automatic Release" scenario must be activated. This configuration is performed within the specific "Manage Workflows" application corresponding to the document category.
Keywords
MM-FIO-PUR-REQ-PRF, MM-FIO-PUR-REL, S4_PC, S4_1C, S4HC, X4BC, Manage workflows app, error in approval details, The steps cannot be loaded. Please try again later, active workflow, release item , KBA , MM-FIO-PUR-REL-2CL , Fiori UI for Purchasing Approval (Public Cloud) , MM-FIO-PUR-REQ-PRF , Manage Purchase Requisitions – Professional , Problem
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