How To Fix /PLMI/BO_SPC_SAM005 - Object &1 cannot be changed in this status

/PLMI/BO_SPC_SAM005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_SPC_SAM -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Object &1 cannot be changed in this status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_SPC_SAM005 - Object &1 cannot be changed in this status ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_SPC_SAM005 indicates that an object (in this case, represented by &1) cannot be changed because it is in a specific status that does not allow modifications. This error typically arises in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or similar modules where objects have defined statuses that control their lifecycle and the actions that can be performed on them.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Status Restrictions: The object is in a status that is defined as "non-editable" or "locked" for changes. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The object is in a released state.
  The object is currently being processed or is part of a workflow.
  The object is in a status that is meant for finalization or approval.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to change the object in its current status.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to restrict changes to certain objects based on