How To Fix BS023 - User status & is not allowed (&)

BS023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS - Status Management

• Message number: 023

• Message text: User status & is not allowed (&)

What causes this issue?

System error: you have tried to activate a user status with internal
number &V1&. However, this is not defined in status profile &V2& which
is assigned to object &V3&.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS023 - User status & is not allowed (&) ?

  The SAP error message BS023 indicates that a user status is not allowed for a particular operation or transaction. This error typically occurs in the context of status management in SAP, particularly when dealing with business objects like orders, projects, or maintenance notifications.
  
  Cause:
  The error message BS023 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  User Status Configuration: The user status assigned to the object (e.g., order, project) has been configured in such a way that it does not allow the operation you are trying to perform (e.g., changing the status, posting, or closing the object).
  
  
  Status Profile Restrictions: The status profile associated with the object may have restrictions that prevent certain actions based on the current user status.
  
  
  Inconsistent Status: The object may be in a state that is not compatible with the action you are trying to perform, such as trying to close an order that is still open or has