How To Fix IWO_BAPI2144 - Status change for order &1 not possible

IWO_BAPI2144 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWO_BAPI2 - Messages for the PS/CS BAPI Process Control

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Status change for order &1 not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWO_BAPI2144 - Status change for order &1 not possible ?

  The SAP error message IWO_BAPI2144 indicates that a status change for a specific order (denoted by &1) is not possible. This error typically occurs in the context of work order processing in SAP, particularly when using BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces) to change the status of a work order.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Status Transition: The status you are trying to set may not be valid based on the current status of the order. For example, you cannot change a completed order back to a "in process" status.
  Order Locking: The order might be locked by another user or process, preventing any status changes.
  Dependencies on Other Objects: There may be dependencies on other objects or processes that need to be completed before the status can be changed.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to change the status may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that