How To Fix 42047 - Current status and new status must not have the same value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Current status and new status must not have the same value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42047 - Current status and new status must not have the same value ?

  The SAP error message 42047 ("Current status and new status must not have the same value") typically occurs in scenarios where a status change is attempted, but the current status of an object is the same as the new status being set. This is a validation error that prevents the system from processing the status change because it does not make logical sense to change a status to the same value it currently holds.
  
  Cause:
  
  Redundant Status Change: The most common cause is that the user is trying to change the status of an object (like a sales order, purchase order, or any other document) to the same status it already has.
  User Error: The user may have mistakenly selected the same status from a dropdown or input field.
  System Configuration: In some cases, custom configurations or enhancements may lead to this error if they do not properly handle status transitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Status: Before