How To Fix CM_EHFND_REQ089 - Cannot set status to "Historical". The requirement is in use.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_REQ - Messages for Compliance Requirement

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Cannot set status to "Historical". The requirement is in use.

What causes this issue?

The compliance requirement is activated and assigned to at least one
purpose. The requirement is in use in product compliance related
processes.

System Response

It is not possible to set the maintenance status to historic.

How to fix this error?

Deactivate the compliance requirement in the corresponding <LS>Activate
Compliance Requirement</> app.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_REQ089 - Cannot set status to "Historical". The requirement is in use. ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_REQ089 indicates that you are trying to set the status of a requirement to "Historical," but the requirement is currently in use. This typically means that there are active processes or dependencies associated with the requirement that prevent it from being archived or marked as historical.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Processes: The requirement is linked to ongoing processes, such as open purchase orders, contracts, or other transactions that reference the requirement.
  Dependencies: There may be other objects or documents that are dependent on the requirement, which need to be resolved before the status can be changed.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may restrict the ability to change the status of requirements that are still in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Identify any active processes or documents that are linked to the requirement. This can include purchase orders, contracts, or any other transactions that reference the