How To Fix OL677 - Object type status '&' may not be set

OL677 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OL - Workflow object types: Run-time system

• Message number: 677

• Message text: Object type status '&' may not be set

What causes this issue?

You have tried to change the release status for an object type or an
object type component. However, the requested status transition is not
possible.
Invalid status transitions are:
Modeled --> Released
Released --> Modeled
Obsolete --> All statuses

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OL677 - Object type status '&' may not be set ?

  The SAP error message OL677 indicates that there is an issue with the status of an object type in the system. Specifically, it means that the status you are trying to set for the object type is not allowed or is invalid. This error typically occurs in the context of status management in SAP, where certain statuses are predefined and have specific rules governing their use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Status Transition: The status you are trying to set may not be valid for the current state of the object. For example, you might be trying to set a status that is not allowed based on the current status of the object.
  
  Configuration Issues: The status profile for the object type may not be configured correctly, or the status you are trying to set may not be defined in the status profile.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status