How To Fix /PLMB/BA_RCP237 - You cannot change the status from &1 to &2

/PLMB/BA_RCP237 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_RCP -

• Message number: 237

• Message text: You cannot change the status from &1 to &2

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/PLMB/BA_RCP237 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCP237 indicates that there is an issue with changing the status of a business object (such as a document, project, or other entity) from one status (&1) to another status (&2). This error typically arises in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or similar modules where status management is crucial.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Status Transition Restrictions: The most common cause of this error is that the status transition you are trying to perform is not allowed. Each status in SAP can have defined transitions to other statuses, and if the transition you are attempting is not valid according to the configuration, the system will prevent the change.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the object. This can be due to role restrictions or missing authorizations in the user's profile.
  
  
  Business Rules: There may be business rules or conditions that need to