How To Fix KO222 - The phase is greater than that of the following status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 222

• Message text: The phase is greater than that of the following status

What causes this issue?

You assigned a phase that is higher than that of the following status.

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?

Assign the phases in ascending sequence, i.e. assign a phase to this
status that is less than or equal to that of the following status.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO222 - The phase is greater than that of the following status ?

  The SAP error message KO222, which states "The phase is greater than that of the following status," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and project systems (PS) when there is an inconsistency in the status management of a project or order. This error indicates that the system has detected a status phase that is not in alignment with the expected sequence of statuses.
  Cause:
  
  Status Inconsistency: The error usually arises when an operation or project is in a status that is not allowed based on the defined status management rules. For example, if a project is marked as "completed" but there are still open activities or phases that should be completed first.
  Incorrect Manual Changes: Manual changes to the status of a project or order that violate the logical sequence of phases can trigger this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of status profiles in the system, leading to incorrect status transitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Status Management: Review the status of the project or order in question. Ensure that the current status is appropriate and that all preceding phases have been completed.
  Correct Status Transitions: If the status has been incorrectly set, you may need to revert it to a previous status that is valid. This can often be done through the transaction code for the specific project or order.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration of the status profiles in the system. Ensure that the status transitions are correctly defined and that there are no gaps in the allowed transitions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on status management in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), KO02 (Change Order), or KO03 (Display Order) to manage project and order statuses.
  Status Profiles: Understand how status profiles are configured in your SAP system, as they dictate the allowed statuses and transitions for projects and orders.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change statuses, as restrictions may prevent you from making the required changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KO222 error and implement a solution to resolve it.