How To Fix KO391 - Status &2 may not be set for order &1

KO391 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 391

• Message text: Status &2 may not be set for order &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO391 - Status &2 may not be set for order &1 ?

  The SAP error message KO391, which states "Status &2 may not be set for order &1," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and production order management. This error indicates that there is an attempt to set a status on a production order that is not allowed based on the current state of the order or the configuration settings in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Status Transition: The order is in a state that does not allow the transition to the specified status. For example, you might be trying to set a status that is not permissible for the current order status.
  
  Configuration Issues: The status profile for the order type may not allow the transition you are attempting. This could be due to settings in the order type configuration.
  Order Lifecycle: The order may have already been completed, canceled, or otherwise reached a lifecycle stage where the requested status change is not valid.
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