How To Fix JIT00003 - The external status change you requested is not planned

JIT00003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JIT00 - JIT: Messages for JIT Process

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The external status change you requested is not planned

What causes this issue?

The system cannot make the change from the current external status
&V2& to the new external status &V3&, because the latter is not
scheduled in the call control &V1&.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

First of all maintain the entry in Customizing with the activity
<DS:TRAN.OJIT2>change external status</>, and change the external
status again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

JIT00003 - Details

• The SAP error message JIT00003, which states "The external status change you requested is not planned," typically occurs in the context of Just-In-Time (JIT) delivery processes. This error indicates that there is an attempt to change the status of a JIT delivery or related document in a way that is not allowed based on the current configuration or status of the process.
  Causes:
  
  Status Mismatch: The status of the JIT delivery or the associated document does not allow for the requested change. For example, if the delivery is already completed or in a status that does not permit further changes.
  
  Configuration Issues: The JIT process may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to restrictions on status changes.
  Timing Issues: The request for status change may be made at an inappropriate time in the process, such as after the delivery has been executed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to