How To Fix MCLI016 - Cannot set status &1 since docu ID not maintained for object &2

MCLI016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MCLI - Multiple Client Messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Cannot set status &1 since docu ID not maintained for object &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MCLI016 - Cannot set status &1 since docu ID not maintained for object &2 ?

  The SAP error message MCLI016 indicates that there is an issue with the document ID not being maintained for a specific object. This error typically arises in the context of document management or when trying to set a status for a document or object in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to change the status of a document or object, but the system cannot find a corresponding document ID (Doc ID) for that object. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The document ID has not been assigned to the object in question.
  The configuration for document management is incomplete or incorrect.
  The object type does not have a document ID maintained in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MCLI016 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document ID Assignment:
  
  Verify if the document ID is assigned to the object you are trying to work with. You can do this by checking the configuration settings for the