How To Fix HUGENERAL087 - Error in status management - process not possible

HUGENERAL087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUGENERAL - Handling Units - Packing

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Error in status management - process not possible

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HUGENERAL087 - Details

• The SAP error message HUGENERAL087 ("Error in status management - process not possible") typically occurs in the context of status management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with processes that require certain statuses to be set or changed. This error can arise in various modules, including logistics, project management, or production planning, depending on the specific context of the transaction being executed.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Status Configuration: The status of the document or object you are trying to process may not allow the action you are attempting. For example, if you are trying to change the status of a project or order that is already completed or closed, the system will prevent this action.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the object in question.
  
  
  Business Logic Restrictions: Certain business rules or logic may prevent the status change based on the current state of the object or