How To Fix MPE_SAS_MSG043 - Different SAS types: Status &1 cannot be used in SAS &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_SAS_MSG - Message Class for Status and Action Schema

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Different SAS types: Status &1 cannot be used in SAS &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_SAS_MSG043 - Different SAS types: Status &1 cannot be used in SAS &2 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_SAS_MSG043 indicates that there is a mismatch between the status of a Service Activity Status (SAS) and the type of SAS that is being used. This typically occurs in the context of service management or project management within SAP, where different statuses are defined for various types of service activities.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to use a status that is not compatible with the specified SAS type. Each SAS type has predefined statuses that are valid for it, and if you try to assign a status that does not belong to the SAS type, this error will be triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check SAS Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the SAS types in your SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction (usually in SPRO).
  Verify the statuses that are defined for the SAS type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Validate Status Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the status you are trying to assign is valid for the SAS type in question. You can do this by checking the status configuration in the system.
  If the status is not valid, you will need to either change the status to a valid one or modify the configuration to include the desired status for that SAS type.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help resources related to Service Activity Statuses to understand the valid combinations of statuses and SAS types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, or SE11 to check the data dictionary for the relevant tables.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to SAS configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.