How To Fix CMT083 - Enter a phase planned for the life cycle profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMT - CM: Message Class in CM Environment

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Enter a phase planned for the life cycle profile

What causes this issue?

You want to create a successor folder. However, the
<DS:GLOS.D007C218FEA6D3118F360060B03CA38C>life cycle phase</> that you
have entered is not expected in the
<DS:GLOS.3969181F0DA4D3118F360060B03CA38C>life cycle profile</> of the
<DS:GLOS.54169AD1DFA3D31184060004ACA6E0D1>configuration definition</>.

System Response

The system expects you to enter an effective life cycle phase.
&NOTE&
An effective life cycle phase must fulfil the following requirement: A
phase transistion from the predecessor folder phase to the successor
folder phase has to be defined in the life cycle profile.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, use the entry help to select an effective life cycle
phase.
&DEPENDENCIES&
If you create a configuration definition, assign a life cycle profile
to it. In the life cycle profile, you determine the sequences in which
life cycle phases run.
All successor folders that you create within the configuration
definition must be included in one of the phases determined in the life
cycle profile.
You define the life cycle profile in Customizing Configuration
Management (work step <LS>
Application control -> <DS:SIMG.CMTAPPLC>Define life cycle profile
</></>).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMT083 - Enter a phase planned for the life cycle profile ?

  The SAP error message CMT083 ("Enter a phase planned for the life cycle profile") typically occurs in the context of SAP Change Management or Project Management when a user attempts to assign a phase to a project or change request that is not defined in the associated life cycle profile.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Phase Assignment: The phase you are trying to assign is not included in the life cycle profile that is currently being used.
  Life Cycle Profile Configuration: The life cycle profile may not be properly configured to include the phases that are relevant to your project or change request.
  Missing Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign certain phases.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Life Cycle Profile:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the life cycle profile in SAP.
  Verify that the phase you are trying to assign is included in the profile.
  If it is not included, you may need to add it to the life cycle profile.
  
  
  
  Modify Phase Assignment:
  
  If the phase is not appropriate for the current project or change request, consider selecting a different phase that is defined in the life cycle profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the life cycle profile and phases to ensure you understand the intended workflow and phase assignments.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to assign phases. If not, contact your SAP administrator to request the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the assignment again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CMT1 (for managing life cycle profiles) or CMT2 (for managing phases) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to work with life cycle profiles and phases.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.