How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RP_E216 - Specified status is not allowed

/PF1/MSG_RP_E216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RP_E -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Specified status is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RP_E216 - Specified status is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RP_E216 Specified status is not allowed typically occurs in the context of a process or transaction where a specific status is not permissible for the operation being attempted. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the processing of documents, workflows, or status changes in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Status Transition: The status you are trying to set or change to is not allowed based on the current status of the document or object. For example, you might be trying to change a document from a "Completed" status back to "In Progress."
  
  Configuration Issues: The status management configuration in the system may not allow the specified status due to business rules or settings defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status to the specified value.
  Business Logic: There may be business logic implemented in the system that restricts certain status