How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES349 - Status is assigned to transfer method &1; remove assignment first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 349

• Message text: Status is assigned to transfer method &1; remove assignment first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES349 - Status is assigned to transfer method &1; remove assignment first ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES349 indicates that there is a status assigned to a transfer method that needs to be removed before you can proceed with your intended action. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Product Footprint Management (PFM) or similar modules where transfer methods are used to manage data transfers.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to modify or delete a transfer method that is currently assigned a status. In SAP, statuses are used to control the processing of various objects, and if a transfer method is locked or has a status that prevents changes, you will encounter this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Transfer Method: Determine which transfer method is causing the issue. The error message will provide the name or ID of the transfer method (denoted as &1).
  
  
  Check the Status: Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (such as the transaction for managing transfer methods) and check the status assigned to the transfer method.
  
  
  Remove the Status: If the transfer method has a status that prevents changes, you will need to remove or change this status. This can typically be done by:
  
  Navigating to the status management section for the transfer method.
  Changing the status to a more permissive one or removing it entirely.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After removing or changing the status, save your changes.
  
  
  Retry the Action: Once the status has been removed, you can retry the action that initially caused the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes for managing transfer methods and statuses in your specific SAP environment.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to change statuses or modify transfer methods.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing transfer methods and statuses.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your work in SAP.