How To Fix /PLMI/AL_GSS052 - Replaced inactive status &1 copied from change no. &2 by active status &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/AL_GSS -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Replaced inactive status &1 copied from change no. &2 by active status &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/AL_GSS052 - Replaced inactive status &1 copied from change no. &2 by active status &3 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/AL_GSS052 indicates that there is an issue related to the status of a change number in the context of the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module. Specifically, this message suggests that an inactive status was replaced by an active status during a process involving change management.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  A change number (or change request) is being processed, and its status is being updated.
  The system is trying to copy or replace an inactive status with an active status, which is not allowed or is inconsistent with the business rules defined in the system.
  There may be a configuration issue or a misunderstanding of the status flow in the change management process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Change Number Status: Verify the status of the change number (&2) that is being referenced. Ensure that it is indeed inactive and that you are