How To Fix /CPD/MC042 - An entry should not be used to indicate two statuses

/CPD/MC042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/MC -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: An entry should not be used to indicate two statuses

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/MC042 - An entry should not be used to indicate two statuses ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/MC042 An entry should not be used to indicate two statuses typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an inconsistency in the status assignment of a particular object, such as a material, order, or document. This error indicates that a single entry is being used to represent two different statuses, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The most common cause of this error is that the same entry (like a material or order) has been assigned multiple statuses that are mutually exclusive. For example, a material might be marked as both "active" and "inactive" at the same time.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the status management settings in the system, leading to conflicting status assignments.
  User Error: Users might inadvertently assign conflicting statuses to the same object during data entry or processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Status Assignments: Review the