How To Fix GHO_SAM021 - Record Status &1 is not appropriate for &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_SAM - Status and Action Management Framework

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Record Status &1 is not appropriate for &2

What causes this issue?

Record Status position ranking is lower than position of previous the
Record Status Process Record Status.

System Response

Record Status cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Change the Record Status to a higher ranking than the previous Record
Status Process.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_SAM021 - Record Status &1 is not appropriate for &2 ?

  The SAP error message GHO_SAM021, which states "Record Status &1 is not appropriate for &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) or similar modules where record statuses are critical for processing data correctly.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an inconsistency between the status of a record and the expected status for a particular operation or process. For example, if a record is marked as "inactive" or "archived," but an operation is attempted that requires the record to be "active," this error will be triggered. The placeholders &1 and &2 represent the current status of the record and the expected status, respectively.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Record Status: Review the status of the record in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report in SAP where the record is maintained.
  
  
  Update Record Status: If the