How To Fix CX208 - Status &1 not allowed for &2

CX208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Status &1 not allowed for &2

What causes this issue?

You have entered a status that is not allowed for &V2&.

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?

Display the valid statuses and select one.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX208 - Status &1 not allowed for &2 ?

  The SAP error message CX208 with the description "Status &1 not allowed for &2" typically indicates that an operation you are trying to perform is not permitted due to the current status of the object (like a document, order, or item) you are working with. The placeholders &1 and &2 represent the specific status and the object type, respectively.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Status Transition: The object you are trying to modify or process is in a status that does not allow the action you are attempting. For example, you might be trying to change a purchase order that is already completed or archived.
  Business Logic Restrictions: Certain business processes in SAP have defined workflows and status transitions that restrict actions based on the current state of the object.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that define which statuses are valid for certain operations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Status: Review the current status of the