How To Fix CJ360 - Status profile is different: Cannot set user status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 360

• Message text: Status profile is different: Cannot set user status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ360 - Status profile is different: Cannot set user status ?

  The SAP error message CJ360 indicates that there is a conflict between the status profile of a project and the user status that you are trying to set. This typically occurs in the Project System (PS) module when you attempt to change the user status of a project or WBS element, but the status profile associated with that project does not allow the change due to its current status.
  Cause:
  
  Status Profile Mismatch: The project or WBS element has a status profile that restricts certain user statuses from being set based on the current status.
  Locked Status: The current status of the project may be locked or restricted from changing to the desired user status.
  Configuration Issues: The status profile may not be configured correctly to allow the desired transitions between statuses.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Status: Review the current status of the project or WBS element. You can do this by navigating to the project in the Project System and checking the status overview.
  Review Status Profile: Go to the status profile configuration in the SAP system (transaction code OPUK) and check the allowed transitions for the user statuses. Ensure that the desired user status is allowed from the current status.
  Change Status: If the current status does not allow the desired user status, you may need to change the project’s status to one that does allow the transition. This may involve changing the project’s overall status or addressing any issues that are preventing the change.
  Consult with Configuration Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions or knowledge to change the status profile, consult with your SAP configuration team or administrator to review and adjust the status profile settings as needed.
  Documentation and Training: Ensure that users are trained on the status management process and understand the implications of changing statuses in the project system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CJ20N: Project Builder
  CJ03: Display Project
  OPUK: Status Profile Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to status profiles and user statuses.
  User Status Management: Familiarize yourself with the concept of user statuses in SAP PS, including how they interact with system statuses and the implications of changing them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CJ360 error and successfully set the desired user status for your project or WBS element.