How To Fix LCM_DOCUMENT123 - Unable to change status as document is part of completed phase &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_DOCUMENT - Message Class for LCM Document

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Unable to change status as document is part of completed phase &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_DOCUMENT123 - Unable to change status as document is part of completed phase &1 ?

  The SAP error message LCM_DOCUMENT123 indicates that you are trying to change the status of a document that is part of a completed phase in the Life Cycle Management (LCM) process. This typically occurs in scenarios where documents are managed through various phases, and once a phase is completed, certain actions on the documents within that phase are restricted to maintain data integrity and process flow.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The document you are trying to modify is associated with a phase that has already been completed.
  The system is designed to prevent changes to documents in completed phases to ensure that the integrity of the process is maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the current status of the document and the phase it belongs to. Ensure that you are aware of the phase's completion status.
  
  
  Review Phase Completion: If you need to make changes to the document, you