How To Fix PK203 - Status &1 is not allowed in status sequence &2

PK203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Status &1 is not allowed in status sequence &2

What causes this issue?

In the control cycle data, you hace specified a status sequence in
which serveral kanban statuses are prohibited. These statuses are not
allowed to be used in KANBAN.

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?

Check your data and, if necessary, select a valid "next status".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK203 - Status &1 is not allowed in status sequence &2 ?

  The SAP error message PK203, which states "Status &1 is not allowed in status sequence &2," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with production orders, process orders, or similar objects that have defined status sequences.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when an operation or transaction is attempted with a status that is not permitted according to the defined status sequence for that particular object. Each status sequence in SAP has specific rules about which statuses can follow others. For example, if a production order is in a "Released" status, it may not be allowed to move directly to a "Completed" status without going through an intermediate status like "In Process."
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status Sequence Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the status profiles in SAP. This can typically be found in the customizing settings under Production Planning (PP)