How To Fix /ISDFPS/PPESMPOA021 - Application object type &1 is not permitted for statuses &2 to &3

/ISDFPS/PPESMPOA021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PPESMPOA -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Application object type &1 is not permitted for statuses &2 to &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PPESMPOA021 - Application object type &1 is not permitted for statuses &2 to &3 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PPESMPOA021 indicates that there is an issue with the application object type being used in a specific status range. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or similar modules where certain operations are restricted based on the status of the object.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when an attempt is made to perform an operation on an application object (like a project, network, or activity) that is not allowed in the current status. The statuses specified in the message (&2 to &3) indicate the range of statuses where the operation is prohibited. This could be due to:
  
  Status Restrictions: The object is in a status that does not allow the requested operation (e.g., changing, deleting, or posting).
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to restrict certain actions based on the status of the object.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules in place