How To Fix 5E663 - Status &1 cannot overwrite final status &2

5E663 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5E - Error messages for Spanish infotypes module pools

• Message number: 663

• Message text: Status &1 cannot overwrite final status &2

What causes this issue?

In the Status handler, there statuses set up to overwrite final statues.
Nevertheless, status &v1& is not set up for overwriting the final status
&v2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Find out if status &v1& really has to overwrite final status &v2&. If
yes, change the settings of status &v1& to overwrite final status &v2&
in Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.PAY_ES_SH03>Revising and creating new
statuses</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E663 - Status &1 cannot overwrite final status &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5E663 with the description "Status &1 cannot overwrite final status &2" typically occurs in the context of workflow or process management within SAP. This error indicates that an attempt is being made to change the status of an object (like a document, order, or workflow) that has already reached a final status. 
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to update or change the status of an object that is already in a final state. In SAP, certain statuses are defined as final, meaning that no further changes can be made to the object once it has reached that status. For example, if a purchase order has been completed and marked as "Closed," it cannot be reopened or modified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Current Status: Review the current status of the object you are trying to modify.