How To Fix CL046 - Change of status from "&" to "&" not allowed

CL046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Change of status from "&" to "&" not allowed

What causes this issue?

You want to set the status of an existing class to "In preparation".
This status is only allowed for a class if it is a new class just being
created.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you want to disallow the class for classification or selection,
set its status to "Locked".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL046 - Change of status from "&" to "&" not allowed ?

  The SAP error message CL046, which states "Change of status from '&' to '&' not allowed," typically occurs in the context of status management in SAP, particularly when dealing with objects like change requests, work orders, or other business objects that have defined status transitions.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is an attempt to change the status of an object to a value that is not permitted based on the defined status management rules. Each status in SAP can have specific allowed transitions to other statuses, and if a transition is not defined, the system will prevent the change and throw this error.
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Invalid Status Transition: The status you are trying to change to is not allowed from the current status.
  
  Configuration Issues: The status management configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to unexpected restrictions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the