How To Fix KQ136 - Status no. of status REL must be lower than that of status DLV

KQ136 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KQ - Error Messages for Customizing Product Costing

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Status no. of status REL must be lower than that of status DLV

What causes this issue?

The valuation method for <DS:GLOS.results_analysis>results analysis</>
or for the calculation of <DS:GLOS.work_in_process>work in process</>
is selected through the status of the order or project. If more than
one status is set for the order or project when you perform results
analysis or <DS:GLOS.WIP_calculation>WIP calculation</>, the system
uses the status numbers to select the valuation method.
In your case, you have entered a status number for the status
<ZH>REL</> (Released) that is higher than or the same as the status
number for the status <ZH>DLV</> (Delivered). However, the system sets
the status Delivered <ZH>after</> the status Released.

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?

Check the status number for the status <ZH>Delivered</> and change the
status number of the status <ZH>Released</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ136 - Status no. of status REL must be lower than that of status DLV ?

  The SAP error message KQ136, which states "Status no. of status REL must be lower than that of status DLV," typically occurs in the context of production orders, process orders, or similar scenarios where status management is involved. This error indicates that the system has detected an inconsistency in the status sequence of the order.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the status "REL" (Released) is not set to a lower numerical value than the status "DLV" (Delivered) in the status profile configuration. In SAP, statuses are assigned numerical values that determine their sequence. For example, a lower number indicates an earlier status in the process flow, while a higher number indicates a later status.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and adjust the status profile configuration in the system. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Access the Status Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code OPK8 (for production orders) or C223 (for process