How To Fix LCM_CONTEXT036 - Context &1, which is in status &2 cannot be moved to 'Expired'

LCM_CONTEXT036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_CONTEXT - Messages for LCM Context

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Context &1, which is in status &2 cannot be moved to 'Expired'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_CONTEXT036 - Context &1, which is in status &2 cannot be moved to 'Expired' ?

  The SAP error message LCM_CONTEXT036 indicates that a specific context (identified by &1) is in a certain status (identified by &2) and cannot be moved to the 'Expired' status. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Lifecycle Management (LCM) or similar modules where contexts or objects have specific lifecycle states.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Status Transition: The context may not be in a state that allows it to transition to 'Expired'. For example, if the context is currently in use or has dependencies that prevent it from being expired.
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be other objects or contexts that are dependent on the context in question, preventing it from being marked as expired.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that restrict the ability to change the status of certain contexts.
  
  
  User Permissions: The user attempting to change the status may not have the necessary permissions to perform