How To Fix IMP116 - Invalid status; &1 expected, &2 found

IMP116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IMP - IMP: Messages

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Invalid status; &1 expected, &2 found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IMP116 - Invalid status; &1 expected, &2 found ?

  The SAP error message IMP116, which states "Invalid status; &1 expected, &2 found," typically occurs during the import of transport requests in SAP. This error indicates a mismatch between the expected status of an object and the actual status found in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Transport Request Issues: The transport request may contain objects that are in an unexpected state. For example, the system might expect a certain object to be in a "released" state, but it is found in a "modification" state.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data or objects being transported, possibly due to manual changes or incomplete transports.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the object in the target system may not match the version in the transport request.
  Transport Directory Issues: Problems with the transport directory or the transport management system can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transport Request: