How To Fix /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG020 - You are not permitted to change the status

/PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You are not permitted to change the status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG020 - You are not permitted to change the status ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG020 indicates that a user is attempting to change the status of an object (such as a maintenance order, project, or other entity) but does not have the necessary permissions to do so. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that only users with the appropriate roles can perform certain actions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to change the status of the specific object.
  Status Profile Restrictions: The status profile assigned to the object may restrict certain users from changing the status.
  Object Locking: The object may be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict status changes based on certain criteria (e.g., the object being in a specific phase).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction