How To Fix PPE4203 - Unallowed status change to production version &1/&2/&3

PPE4203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPE4 - Messages from the iPPE Access Object

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Unallowed status change to production version &1/&2/&3

What causes this issue?

You have tried to execute an unallowed status change.
The following status changes are allowed:
,,Status #Initial# to status #1#
,,Status #1# to status #Initial#
,,Status #1# to status #2#
The following status changes are not allowed:
,,Status #2# to status #1# or to status #Initial#
,,Status #Initial# to status #2#

System Response

The status maintenance is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Select an allowed status.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPE4203 - Unallowed status change to production version &1/&2/&3 ?

  The SAP error message PPE4203 "Unallowed status change to production version &1/&2/&3" typically occurs when there is an attempt to change the status of a production version in a way that is not permitted by the system's configuration or business rules. This error is often related to the production version's status not allowing certain transitions, such as moving from a "released" status to a "not released" status.
  Causes:
  
  Status Restrictions: The production version may have specific status restrictions that prevent it from being changed to the desired status.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the production version, such as open orders or existing production processes that are linked to it.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may restrict certain status changes based on business rules or workflows.
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to make the change may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Status Configuration: Review the status configuration for