How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL149 - Status change from &1 to &2 was aborted due to error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL -

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Status change from &1 to &2 was aborted due to error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL149 - Status change from &1 to &2 was aborted due to error ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL149 indicates that a status change for a purchase order (PO) was aborted due to an error. This message typically arises in the context of workflow processes or status management in SAP, particularly when trying to change the status of a purchase order from one state to another (e.g., from "Open" to "Closed").
  Possible Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to change the status of the purchase order.
  Business Logic Errors: There may be business rules or validations in place that prevent the status change due to certain conditions not being met (e.g., outstanding invoices, open items).
  Technical Errors: There could be a technical issue, such as a missing configuration or a problem with the underlying data.
  Workflow Issues: If the status change is part of a workflow, there may be issues with the workflow configuration or execution.
  Locked Objects: The purchase order might be locked by another process or user, preventing the status change.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the status change has the necessary authorizations. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Review Business Rules: Check if there are any business rules or validations that are preventing the status change. This may involve reviewing the purchase order for outstanding items or conditions that need to be resolved.
  Analyze Technical Logs: Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to check for any technical errors or logs that provide more details about the failure.
  Check Workflow Configuration: If the status change is part of a workflow, review the workflow configuration and logs to identify any issues.
  Unlock Objects: If the purchase order is locked, identify the user or process that has locked it and resolve the lock.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to view the purchase order details and ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to attempt the status change.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the status change error in SAP.