How To Fix /ISDFPS/LM_PM_ADDO0C161 - Problematic status control for status &1 &2

/ISDFPS/LM_PM_ADDO0C161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/LM_PM_ADDO0C -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Problematic status control for status &1 &2

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/LM_PM_ADDO0C161 - Problematic status control for status &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/LM_PM_ADDO0C161 with the description "Problematic status control for status &1 &2" typically relates to issues in the status management of a project or maintenance order within the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or Project System (PS) modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Status 
  Configuration Issues: The error may arise due to incorrect or inconsistent status configurations in the system. This could be due to missing or improperly defined status profiles.
  Status Transition Violations: The system may be trying to change the status of an object (like a maintenance order or project) in a way that is not allowed by the defined status management rules.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incomplete data that is required for the status change to be processed correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Status Profiles: Review the status profiles assigned