How To Fix PP_ODATA_API_PRODORD120 - Order &1: Status "&2" already exists

PP_ODATA_API_PRODORD120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PP_ODATA_API_PRODORD - Message class for API_PRODUCTION_ORDER

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Order &1: Status "&2" already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PP_ODATA_API_PRODORD120 - Order &1: Status "&2" already exists ?

  The SAP error message PP_ODATA_API_PRODORD120 typically indicates that there is an issue with the status of a production order in the system. The message states that the order with the specified number (&1) already has the status indicated by &2, which means that the operation you are trying to perform is not allowed because the order is already in that status.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Status Change: The most common cause of this error is that an attempt is being made to change the status of a production order to a status that it already has. For example, if the order is already set to "Released," trying to release it again will trigger this error.
  Incorrect API Call: If you are using an OData API to change the status of the production order, the request may be incorrectly formed or may not be necessary if the order is already in the desired state.
  Concurrency Issues: If