How To Fix KQ139 - Status no. of status REL must be lower than that of status TECO

KQ139 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 139

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

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</>
(WIP) 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 entered a status number for the status
<ZH>Released</> that is higher than or the same as the status number
for the status <ZH>Technically completed</>. However, the user sets the
status Technically completed <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>Technically completed</> 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 KQ139 - Status no. of status REL must be lower than that of status TECO ?

  The SAP error message KQ139, which states "Status no. of status REL must be lower than that of status TECO," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and project system (PS) modules when dealing with project or order statuses. This error indicates that there is an issue with the status configuration of a project or order, specifically regarding the relationship between the "Released" (REL) and "Technically Completed" (TECO) statuses.
  
  Cause:
  
  Status Configuration: The error arises when the status configuration in the system is not set up correctly. In SAP, the status REL (Released) should have a lower status number than TECO (Technically Completed). If the status numbers are incorrectly assigned, the system will throw this error.
  Project Lifecycle: The project or order is likely in a state where it cannot be moved to TECO because it is not properly released or has not followed the correct lifecycle.
  Customizations: If there have been customizations