How To Fix 5W370 - Currently only status active (1) is supported - status will be changed


5W370 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

  • Message number: 370

  • Message text: Currently only status active (1) is supported - status will be changed

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  • What causes this issue?

    Only the active status (1) is supported at this time. If a different
    status has been set, it will now be converted to active.

    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?

    Procedure for System Administrators


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5W370 - Details

  • The SAP error message 5W370 indicates that a certain operation or transaction is being attempted on a status that is not supported. Specifically, it mentions that only the "active" status (status code 1) is supported for the operation being performed, and the system will change the status to active.
    
    Cause: This error typically occurs in scenarios where: You are trying to perform an action (like posting, changing, or processing) on an object (such as a document, order, or record) that is not in the "active" state. The system is designed to only allow certain operations on objects that are currently active, and any other status (like inactive, closed, or archived) is not permitted for that operation.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check the Status: Verify the current status of the object you are trying to work with. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate

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