How To Fix 42055 - You cannot change the status of different object classes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 055

• Message text: You cannot change the status of different object classes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42055 - You cannot change the status of different object classes ?

  The SAP error message 42055, "You cannot change the status of different object classes," typically occurs when there is an attempt to change the status of multiple object classes in a single operation, which is not allowed in SAP. This error is often encountered in the context of status management for objects such as materials, equipment, or other master data.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to process multiple object classes that have different status management rules or configurations. For example, if you are trying to change the status of a material and a piece of equipment simultaneously, the system will throw this error because it cannot handle the status change for different object types in one go.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Object Classes: Determine which object classes you are trying to change the status for. Ensure that you are