How To Fix M!201 - &1: Status fields &2-&3 have been changed without triggering &4

M!201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M! -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: &1: Status fields &2-&3 have been changed without triggering &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M!201 - &1: Status fields &2-&3 have been changed without triggering &4 ?

  The SAP error message M!201 indicates that there is an issue with the status fields in a material document. Specifically, it means that the status fields (which are typically used to control the processing of the document) have been changed without triggering the necessary updates or checks that should occur as a result of those changes.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Manual Changes: A user may have manually changed the status fields in a way that is not allowed or does not follow the defined business logic.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that modify the status fields, they may not be triggering the necessary updates.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the changes properly.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the material document processing may not be set up correctly, leading to this error when status changes occur.
  
  
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