How To Fix 42052 - Initial status and target status must not be the same

42052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Initial status and target status must not be the same

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42052 - Details

• The SAP error message 42052, which states "Initial status and target status must not be the same," typically occurs in the context of workflow or status management within SAP systems. This error indicates that an attempt is being made to change the status of an object (such as a document, order, or task) to the same status it currently holds, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Status Change Attempt: The user or system is trying to change the status of an object to the same status it already has.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow or status management configuration may not allow for a status change to the same value.
  User Error: The user may have selected the same status unintentionally when trying to update the status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Status: Verify the current status of the object you are trying to change. Ensure that you are not attempting to set it to the same status.
  Select a Different Status: