Message type: E = Error
Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders
Message number: 217
Message text: The lowest status is less than that of the previous status
The value in the field "Lowest status" for the current status is less
than the corresponding value of the preceding status.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
You must enter the lowest status values in ascending order. Enter a
value greater than or equal to the value in the field "Lowest status"
for the preceding status.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
KO217
- The lowest status is less than that of the previous status ?The SAP error message KO217, which states "The lowest status is less than that of the previous status," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and production order management. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the status of a production order or a related object, where the system is trying to set a status that is lower than the current status.
Cause: Status Management: In SAP, production orders and other objects have a defined status management system. Each status has a hierarchy, and certain statuses cannot be downgraded. For example, if an order is confirmed, it cannot be set back to a status that indicates it has not been started. Incorrect Manual Changes: Users may attempt to manually change the status of an order to a lower status without following the proper sequence. System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce certain status transitions that are
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