How To Fix CRM_DAM_MESSAGES111 - Post status and storage category not allowed for INITIAL status

CRM_DAM_MESSAGES111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_DAM_MESSAGES - messages of package CRM_DAM

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Post status and storage category not allowed for INITIAL status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_DAM_MESSAGES111 - Post status and storage category not allowed for INITIAL status ?

  The SAP error message CRM_DAM_MESSAGES111 indicates that there is an issue with the post status and storage category for a document or item in the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system. Specifically, it suggests that the current status is set to "INITIAL," and the combination of post status and storage category is not allowed in this state.
  
  Cause:
  
  Status Configuration: The status of the document or item is set to "INITIAL," which may not allow certain operations or combinations of post statuses and storage categories.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules or configurations in place that restrict certain actions based on the current status of the document.
  Missing Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to handle the transition from the "INITIAL" status to another status with the specified post status and storage category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Status Configuration: Review the status configuration in the system to ensure that the post status and storage category you