How To Fix KQ143 - Status no. of status TECO must be higher than that of status REL

KQ143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Status no. of status TECO 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 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>Technically completed</> is lower than or the same as the status
number for the status <ZH>Released</>. 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 of the status <ZH>Released</> and change the
status number of the status <ZH>Technically completed</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ143 - Status no. of status TECO must be higher than that of status REL ?

  The SAP error message KQ143, which states "Status no. of status TECO must be higher than that of status REL," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and project systems (PS) when trying to change the status of a project or order. This error indicates that the system is enforcing a status sequence that must be followed when managing project or order statuses.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system has a predefined sequence of statuses for project management or order management. In this case, the status "TECO" (Technically Completed) must be set after the status "REL" (Released). If you attempt to set the status TECO without first ensuring that the status REL is properly set and in the correct sequence, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Current Status: Verify the current status of the project or order. You can do this by