How To Fix CMT2160 - Status change of object & & & & not possible

CMT2160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMT2 - Add-On Version: Message Class in CM Environment

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Status change of object & & & & not possible

What causes this issue?

The status of the object cannot be changed, because the configuration
definition has already been closed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMT2160 - Status change of object & & & & not possible ?

  The SAP error message CMT2160, which states "Status change of object & & & & not possible," typically occurs in the context of change management or status management within SAP systems. This error indicates that a specific object (like a project, task, or document) cannot have its status changed due to certain conditions not being met.
  Causes:
  
  Object Locking: The object may be locked by another user or process, preventing any status changes.
  Status Profile Restrictions: The status profile assigned to the object may not allow the desired status change. Certain statuses may have prerequisites that must be fulfilled before a change can occur.
  Incomplete Data: Required fields or data may be missing or incomplete, which is preventing the status change.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the object.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other objects or processes that need to be resolved before the status