How To Fix 5U746 - Change of status from & to & is not allowed

5U746 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 746

• Message text: Change of status from & to & is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You are not allowed to make the proposed change of garnishment status.

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?

If the garnishment was released and you would now like to enter a
refund, please use the status <ZH>Reactivate for refund</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U746 - Change of status from & to & is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message 5U746 ("Change of status from & to & is not allowed") typically occurs when there is an attempt to change the status of a document or object in a way that is not permitted by the system's configuration or business rules. This error is often related to workflow processes, document management, or status management in various SAP modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Status Transition Restrictions: The system has predefined rules for status transitions. For example, you may be trying to change a document from a "Completed" status back to "In Progress," which is not allowed.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow associated with the document may have restrictions on status changes based on the current state of the document.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the status change.
  Custom Logic: There may be custom code or enhancements that enforce specific status change rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Status Transition Rules: Review the status management