How To Fix PPECHK109 - &1 cannot be used in &4 (status)

PPECHK109 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPECHK - iPPE Consistency Check

• Message number: 109

• Message text: &1 cannot be used in &4 (status)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPECHK109 - &1 cannot be used in &4 (status) ?

  The SAP error message PPECHK109 typically indicates that a specific object (like a production order, process order, or similar) cannot be used in a certain status. The placeholders &1 and &4 in the message represent the object type and the status, respectively. 
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Status: The object is in a status that does not allow the operation you are trying to perform. For example, if you are trying to release a production order that is already completed or closed.
  
  Configuration Issues: The status profile for the object may not be configured correctly, leading to restrictions on certain operations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on the object in its current status.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPECHK109 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Status: Review the status of the object (e.g., production order) to ensure it is