How To Fix EA894 - The entered status is not valid for the inbound status

EA894 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 894

• Message text: The entered status is not valid for the inbound status

What causes this issue?

You have entered a <DS:GLOS.3528EA55E8AA5570E10000009B38F983>status</>
that should not be confirmed by the external system.

How to fix this error?

Choose a status using the F4 Help.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA894 - The entered status is not valid for the inbound status ?

  The SAP error message EA894, which states "The entered status is not valid for the inbound status," typically occurs in the context of handling inbound deliveries, goods receipts, or similar processes in SAP. This error indicates that the status you are trying to set or change is not compatible with the current status of the document or item you are working with.
  
  Cause:
  
  Status Mismatch: The status you are trying to assign is not allowed based on the current status of the document. For example, you might be trying to set a status that is only valid for completed deliveries on an inbound delivery that is still in process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that define valid status transitions, and the status you are trying to use does not comply with these settings.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status to