How To Fix EL133 - From- and to-status in FM &1 must be identical

EL133 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EL - IS-U meter reading data processing

• Message number: 133

• Message text: From- and to-status in FM &1 must be identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL133 - From- and to-status in FM &1 must be identical ?

  The SAP error message EL133 ("From- and to-status in FM &1 must be identical") typically occurs in the context of a functional module (FM) when there is an inconsistency between the "from" and "to" status values in a transaction or process. This error is often related to the status management of objects in SAP, such as maintenance orders, production orders, or other business processes that utilize status management.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the "from" status and the "to" status specified in a transaction or function module are not the same. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Status Transition: The user may be trying to change the status of an object in a way that is not allowed by the system's status management rules.
  
  Configuration Issues: The status profiles or status management settings may not be configured correctly, leading to invalid status transitions.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly