How To Fix CM_SUB_DATA013 - Status switch for &1/&2/&3 leads to duplicated status entries

CM_SUB_DATA013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_DATA - Substance Data (Header, ID, Reference, Materials)

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Status switch for &1/&2/&3 leads to duplicated status entries

What causes this issue?

Duplicated entries are not permitted in the status assignment of a
specification.
The status switch cannot be performed since duplicated status entries
would otherwise exist.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CM_SUB_DATA013 - Details

• The SAP error message CM_SUB_DATA013 indicates that there is a problem with the status management of a particular object, where the status switch for the specified object (identified by &1, &2, &3) is leading to duplicated status entries. This typically occurs in the context of status management in SAP, where multiple entries for the same status can cause inconsistencies and errors in processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Status Entries: The primary cause of this error is that the system is attempting to set a status that already exists for the object, leading to duplication.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of status management in the system, such as incorrect status definitions or transitions.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be underlying data integrity issues, such as inconsistencies in the database or application logic that leads to the same status being applied multiple times.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes are trying to change the status of