How To Fix EC163 - Status & already exists

EC163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Status & already exists

What causes this issue?

You tried to copy or rename a status using a new name which already
exists.

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?

Enter a name which does not already exist.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC163 - Status & already exists ?

  The SAP error message EC163, which states "Status & already exists," typically occurs in the context of managing statuses in various SAP modules, such as SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Plant Maintenance (PM). This error indicates that an attempt is being made to create or assign a status that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Status Creation: The most common cause of this error is an attempt to create a status that has already been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not recognizing the unique identifiers for statuses.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently try to enter a status that is already in use or has been defined previously.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Statuses: Before creating a new status, check the existing statuses in the relevant configuration settings to ensure that the status you want to create does not already exist.
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction