How To Fix FQM051 - Status transition from &1 to &2 not permitted; processing terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQM - Financial Quantity Management Message Class

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Status transition from &1 to &2 not permitted; processing terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQM051 - Status transition from &1 to &2 not permitted; processing terminated ?

  The SAP error message FQM051 indicates that there is an issue with the status transition of a financial document or transaction. Specifically, it means that the system is trying to change the status of a document from one state (&1) to another (&2), but this transition is not allowed according to the defined business rules or configuration in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Status Transition: The most common cause is that the status transition being attempted is not defined in the system. For example, you might be trying to move a document from a "Completed" status back to a "Draft" status, which is typically not allowed.
  Configuration Issues: The status management configuration in the system may not allow the transition due to business rules set up in the system.
  Document Locking: The document may be locked by another user or process, preventing the status change.
  Incomplete Data: Required fields or data may be missing, which is preventing the status change.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Status Transition Rules: Review the status transition rules defined in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling).
  Review Document Status: Verify the current status of the document and ensure that the intended transition is valid. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to understand the allowed transitions.
  Unlock Document: If the document is locked, identify the user or process that has locked it and resolve the locking issue.
  Complete Required Fields: Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly before attempting to change the status.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on status management and transitions for the relevant module.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to check the status of the document.
  Authorization Issues: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the status change.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FQM051 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.