How To Fix MSGC_SE_EAM116 - System Status is automatically generated and can not be user controlled

MSGC_SE_EAM116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSGC_SE_EAM - EAM messages for services

• Message number: 116

• Message text: System Status is automatically generated and can not be user controlled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSGC_SE_EAM116 - System Status is automatically generated and can not be user controlled ?

  The SAP error message MSGC_SE_EAM116 indicates that the system status of a particular object (such as a maintenance order, notification, or equipment) is automatically generated by the system and cannot be manually changed by the user. This is a common scenario in SAP where certain statuses are controlled by the system based on predefined business logic and processes.
  
  Cause:
  The cause of this error message is typically due to the following reasons:
  
  Automatic Status Management: The system status is set automatically based on the lifecycle of the object. For example, when a maintenance order is created, it may automatically receive a status like "Created" or "Released" based on the configuration.
  Business Process Flow: Certain statuses are tied to specific business processes. For instance, once a maintenance order is completed, it may automatically change to a "Completed" status, which cannot be altered manually.
  Configuration Settings: The status management settings in the SAP system may be configured