How To Fix C8040 - Status profile cannot be changed in selection profile &2

C8040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C8 - Status selection messages

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Status profile cannot be changed in selection profile &2

What causes this issue?

The status profile cannot be changed in the selection profile &V2&
since user statuses from the status profile &V1& are still used.

How to fix this error?

First delete all the user statuses used from the status profile &V1&
in the selection profile &V2&. Afterwards you can change the status
profile.

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C8040 - Details

• The SAP error message C8040, which states "Status profile cannot be changed in selection profile &2," typically occurs when there is an attempt to modify the status profile associated with a selection profile that is already in use or has certain restrictions.
  
  Cause:
  
  In Use: The selection profile (&2) is currently being used in a transaction or has been assigned to a document, making it immutable.
  Configuration Restrictions: The system may have restrictions in place that prevent changes to the status profile once it has been defined and used.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the status profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Usage: Verify if the selection profile is currently in use. If it is, you may need to remove it from any active transactions or documents before making changes.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the selection profile and status profile. Ensure that the settings allow for modifications.
  Authorization Check: