How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES066 - Status does not belong to the current profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Status does not belong to the current profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES066 - Status does not belong to the current profile ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES066 Status does not belong to the current profile typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or Project System (PS) modules, particularly when dealing with status management for maintenance orders, projects, or other objects.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the status you are trying to assign or change does not belong to the current status profile assigned to the object. Each object in SAP can have a specific status profile that defines which statuses are valid for that object. If you attempt to set a status that is not included in the profile, you will encounter this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status Profile:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., IW32 for maintenance orders).
  Check the status profile assigned to the order or object in question.
  Ensure that the status you are trying to assign is included in the status profile.
  
  
  
  Modify the Status Profile:
  
  If the status is not part of the current profile and you need it to be, you may need to modify the status profile.
  This can be done in the configuration settings (SPRO) under the relevant module (e.g., Plant Maintenance or Project System).
  Navigate to the section for status management and adjust the profile to include the necessary statuses.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to status profiles and management for further insights on how to configure them correctly.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change statuses. Sometimes, the error can also be related to insufficient permissions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW32 (Change Order), IW31 (Create Order), and others related to your specific module.
  Status Management: Understanding how status management works in SAP, including the different types of statuses (e.g., system statuses, user statuses) and their implications on business processes.
  Configuration Settings: Knowledge of how to navigate the SPRO transaction to access configuration settings for status profiles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.