How To Fix KQ141 - Status no. of status FNBL must be higher than that of status REL

KQ141 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Status no. of status FNBL must be higher than that of status REL

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 number 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, the status number you entered for the status <ZH>Final
billing</> is lower than or the same as the status number for the
status <ZH>Released</>. However, the user sets the status Final billing
<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>Released</> and change the
status number of the status <ZH>Final billing</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ141 - Status no. of status FNBL must be higher than that of status REL ?

  The SAP error message KQ141, which states "Status no. of status FNBL must be higher than that of status REL," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) modules when dealing with the status management of internal orders, projects, or cost centers. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the status sequence defined for the object in question.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the status "FNBL" (Final Billing) is set to a lower status than "REL" (Released). In SAP, statuses are often defined in a sequence, and certain statuses must be achieved before others can be set. The system enforces this sequence to maintain data integrity and ensure that processes are followed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and adjust the status settings for the relevant object. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Status Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings