How To Fix OL693 - Object type already has status '&'

OL693 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 693

• Message text: Object type already has status '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OL693 - Object type already has status '&' ?

  The SAP error message OL693, which states "Object type already has status '&'", typically occurs when you are trying to change the status of an object that is already in the specified status. This can happen in various contexts within SAP, such as when dealing with transport requests, change documents, or other object management scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by an attempt to set an object to a status that it already possesses. For example, if you try to release a transport request that is already released, or if you attempt to set a document to a status that it is already in, SAP will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Status: Verify the current status of the object in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate report to display the status of the object.
  
  
  Avoid Redundant