How To Fix /PLMB/BA_GSS218 - Synch.status cannot be set to 'Not Aligned' in stat. 'New' or 'Obsolete'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_GSS -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Synch.status cannot be set to 'Not Aligned' in stat. 'New' or 'Obsolete'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_GSS218 - Synch.status cannot be set to 'Not Aligned' in stat. 'New' or 'Obsolete' ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_GSS218 indicates that there is an issue with the synchronization status of a business object in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module. Specifically, it states that the synchronization status cannot be set to 'Not Aligned' when the object is in the statuses 'New' or 'Obsolete'.
  
  Cause:
  
  Status Restrictions: The error arises because the system has predefined rules regarding the synchronization status of business objects. When an object is in the 'New' or 'Obsolete' status, it is not allowed to change its synchronization status to 'Not Aligned'.
  Data Integrity: This restriction is likely in place to maintain data integrity and ensure that only valid transitions are allowed for business objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Status: Before attempting to change the synchronization status, ensure that the object is not in the 'New' or 'Obsolete' status. If it is, you may need to change the status of the object to a valid state that allows