How To Fix CATSXT131 - Target status "&1" does not match status "&2"

CATSXT131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CATSXT - Time Sheet

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Target status "&1" does not match status "&2"

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CATSXT131 - Details

• The SAP error message CATSXT131 indicates a mismatch between the target status and the current status of a time entry in the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) module. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to change or process a time entry that is not in a valid state for the requested operation.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Status Mismatch: The time entry you are trying to process (e.g., approve, delete, or modify) has a status that does not allow the requested action. For example, if the entry is already approved, you cannot change it to a status that requires it to be in a draft state.
  Workflow Issues: If the time entry is part of a workflow, it may be locked or in a state that does not permit changes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the time entry.
  
  
  Solution:
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