How To Fix KO215 - The lowest status is greater than the current status

KO215 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 215

• Message text: The lowest status is greater than the current status

What causes this issue?

The value you entered for the lowest status is greater than the status
you are currently maintaining.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a value for the lowest status that is less than, or equal to the
value of the current status.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO215 - The lowest status is greater than the current status ?

  The SAP error message KO215, which states "The lowest status is greater than the current status," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and can be related to various processes, such as order management, production orders, or internal orders. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy between the status levels of an order or object in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Status Management: The error usually arises when the system detects that the status assigned to an order or object is inconsistent. For example, if an order is marked as "completed" but has a status that indicates it should still be in progress, this inconsistency triggers the error.
  Incorrect Status Configuration: The status configuration for the order type may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in status levels.
  User Actions: Manual changes to the status of an order or object that do not follow the defined status flow can also lead to