How To Fix CM_SDM_API018 - Manufacturing order status code can only be set for FE and BR supplies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SDM_API - Messages of HANA DB 2 ABAP mapping service

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Manufacturing order status code can only be set for FE and BR supplies

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SDM_API018 - Manufacturing order status code can only be set for FE and BR supplies ?

  The SAP error message CM_SDM_API018 indicates that there is an issue with the status code being set for a manufacturing order. Specifically, this error occurs when the system attempts to set a status code for a manufacturing order that is not applicable to the type of supply being processed. The message specifies that the status code can only be set for FE (Finished Goods) and BR (Bulk Raw) supplies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Supply Type: The manufacturing order you are trying to update may not be of type FE or BR. If the order is for a different type of supply (e.g., semi-finished goods or other materials), the system will not allow the status code to be set.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the status codes for certain types of manufacturing orders.
  User Error: The user may have mistakenly attempted to set a status code that is not valid