How To Fix COM_PRODUCT208 - Status '&1' is not permitted for product '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT - General Messages on Products

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Status '&1' is not permitted for product '&2'

What causes this issue?

The status &V1& is not allowed for this product type.

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?

The statuses that are allowed are registered in the system table
COMC_PR_SYSSTAT. These cannot be added to or changed as they influence
the processing logic. Therefore use only the statuses listed in the
system table for this product type in the data field <LS>STAT</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT208 - Status '&1' is not permitted for product '&2' ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT208 indicates that a specific status for a product is not permitted in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises in the context of product management, particularly when dealing with product master data or product lifecycle management.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to perform an operation (like creating, changing, or deleting a product) on a product that is in a status that does not allow that operation.
  The product status (represented by &1) is not compatible with the action you are attempting to take on the product (represented by &2).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Status: 
  
  Review the current status of the product in question. You can do this by navigating to the product master data in SAP and checking the status field.
  Common statuses include "Active," "Inactive," "Blocked," etc. Ensure that the status allows the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Change Product Status:
  
  If the product is in a status that does not permit the action, you may need to change the product status to a valid one. This can usually be done through the product master data transaction (e.g., MM02 for changing material master data).
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change the product status.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines regarding product statuses and their implications on operations.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you believe the status should allow the operation, check the configuration settings in your SAP system. There may be custom settings or business rules that restrict certain actions based on product status.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing product data.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on product data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.