How To Fix B1318 - Resetting the status may result in data inconsistency

B1318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Resetting the status may result in data inconsistency

What causes this issue?

If you execute this report it resets inconsistent status.

How to fix this error?

Close the report if you are not sure what the consequences could be.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

B1318 - Details

• The SAP error message B1318, which states "Resetting the status may result in data inconsistency," typically occurs in the context of business processes where status management is critical, such as in production orders, maintenance orders, or project management. This error indicates that the system is preventing a status reset because doing so could lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Status Management: The error arises when there is an attempt to reset a status that is not allowed due to the current state of the document or object. For example, if an order has been partially processed or has dependent documents, resetting its status could lead to inconsistencies.
  Dependencies: There may be other documents or processes that depend on the current status of the object. Changing the status could disrupt these dependencies.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that restrict status changes under certain conditions to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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