How To Fix /IAM/OBJECT_INT017 - Action is forbidden for BO status &1, &2, current status is &3

/IAM/OBJECT_INT017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/OBJECT_INT -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Action is forbidden for BO status &1, &2, current status is &3

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/IAM/OBJECT_INT017 - Details

• The SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT_INT017 indicates that an action is forbidden for a Business Object (BO) due to its current status. The message typically includes placeholders for the Business Object type (&1), the Business Object ID (&2), and the current status of the object (&3). 
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs when you attempt to perform an action on a Business Object that is not allowed in its current status. For example, if a Business Object is in a "Completed" or "Closed" status, you may not be able to edit or delete it. The specific actions that are restricted depend on the configuration of the Business Object and its lifecycle.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Current Status: Review the current status of the Business Object. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or application where the Business Object is managed.
  
  
  Understand Status Transitions: Familiarize yourself