How To Fix DPR_SHARED868 - Cannot automatically change status of mandatory &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_SHARED - Development Projects: Messages for Shared Objects

• Message number: 868

• Message text: Cannot automatically change status of mandatory &1 &2

What causes this issue?

You try to use the one-click completion feature to change the status of
a project element. However, this project element is marked as mandatory
and therefore you are not allowed to change the status automatically.

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?

You have to check this project element and change the status manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_SHARED868 - Cannot automatically change status of mandatory &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message DPR_SHARED868 indicates that the system cannot automatically change the status of a mandatory object (like a project, task, or other work item) in the Project Management (DPR) module. This typically occurs when there are dependencies or conditions that prevent the status change.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mandatory Status Change: The object in question is mandatory for a status change, but the system has identified that certain conditions are not met.
  Dependencies: There may be other related objects or tasks that need to be completed or have their statuses changed before this object can be updated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to change the status of the object.
  Incomplete Data: Required fields or data may be missing or incomplete, preventing the status change.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or configurations in place that restrict the status change under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the status of related objects or