How To Fix BS802 - You cannot change the status profile for '&2' to '&1'

BS802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS - Status Management

• Message number: 802

• Message text: You cannot change the status profile for '&2' to '&1'

What causes this issue?

You attempted to change the status profile for object &V2& to &V1&.
You can, however, only change the status profile as long as there is no
active user status for the old status profile. However this was the
case for object &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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS802 - You cannot change the status profile for '&2' to '&1' ?

  The SAP error message BS802 indicates that there is an issue with changing the status profile for a specific object. The message typically reads: "You cannot change the status profile for '&2' to '&1'." This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to change the status of a document, order, or other business objects in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Status Profile Restrictions: The status profile you are trying to assign may not be compatible with the current status of the object. Certain status profiles have restrictions based on the current state of the object.
  Object Locking: The object may be locked by another user or process, preventing changes to its status profile.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status profile for the specified object.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the status profile that prevent the change from being made.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Status: Review the current