How To Fix /PM0/ABJ_MSG118 - Status &2 is not possible; Policy already has the status &1

/PM0/ABJ_MSG118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABJ_MSG -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Status &2 is not possible; Policy already has the status &1

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/PM0/ABJ_MSG118 - Details

• The SAP error message /PM0/ABJ_MSG118 indicates that an operation you are trying to perform on a policy is not possible because the policy already has a different status than the one you are trying to set. Specifically, the message states that the status you are trying to assign (denoted as &2) is not possible because the policy already has the status &1.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of policy management within SAP, particularly in modules related to asset management, project management, or similar areas where policies are used to govern processes. The root causes can include:
  
  Status Conflict: The policy is already in a status that does not allow for the transition to the desired status. For example, if a policy is in a "Completed" status, it may not be possible to change it to "In Progress."
  Business Rules: There may be business rules or configurations that restrict certain status changes