How To Fix EC013 - Function & activated in the selected statuses

EC013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Function & activated in the selected statuses

What causes this issue?

The function was activated in the selected statuses and deactivated in
those not selected.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EC013 - Details

• The SAP error message EC013 typically indicates that a function is activated in the selected statuses, which means that there is a configuration or status issue that is preventing the desired action from being completed. This error often arises in the context of workflows, document processing, or status management within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Status Configuration: The function you are trying to execute is not allowed in the current status of the document or object. This could be due to the status being set to a state where certain actions are restricted.
  Workflow Restrictions: If the object is part of a workflow, the workflow might have specific rules that prevent certain functions from being executed in certain statuses.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action in the current status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Status Configuration: Review the status management configuration for the object in question. Ensure that the function you are trying