How To Fix OL699 - The state 'obsolete' can no longer be undone

OL699 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 699

• Message text: The state 'obsolete' can no longer be undone

What causes this issue?

You want to cancel status 'obsolete' for an object type or object type
component. However, status 'obsolete' has already been set in a
previous release.

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?

Since the status has already been delivered as 'obsolete', it cannot be
changed.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OL699 - The state 'obsolete' can no longer be undone ?

  The SAP error message OL699, which states "The state 'obsolete' can no longer be undone," typically occurs in the context of managing objects or records in SAP that have been marked as obsolete. This status indicates that the object is no longer valid for use and cannot be reverted to a previous state.
  
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Status: The object (such as a material, document, or record) has been set to an "obsolete" status, which is a final state in many SAP processes. Once an object is marked as obsolete, it is intended to be permanently removed from active use.
  Business Logic: The system is designed to prevent any changes to objects that have been marked obsolete to maintain data integrity and prevent errors in business processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Object Status: Check the status of the object in question. If it is marked as obsolete, consider whether it needs to be reactivated or if a new object