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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Status Transition Rules:
  
  Review the status management configuration for the object in question. This can usually be found in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO) under the relevant application area.
  Ensure that the transition you are trying to make is defined in the status profile.
  
  
  
  Use Allowed Statuses:
  
  Refer to the documentation or the status profile to identify which statuses are allowed from the current status. Only attempt to change to those statuses.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to change the status. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the status transitions, consult the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program logic to see why the transition is being blocked.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Status Profiles: These are defined in the customizing settings and dictate how statuses can change.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), and SE80 (for development).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.