How To Fix PPEDI_EXPL011 - Manual setting of status 2 in production version &1 not allowed

PPEDI_EXPL011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEDI_EXPL -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Manual setting of status 2 in production version &1 not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have tried to set the status '2' in the production version &V1&
manually.

System Response

Status maintenance is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Status '2' can only be set by the system. Status '2' is set
automatically if the production version &V1& was deleted successfully in
the SCM system.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEDI_EXPL011 - Manual setting of status 2 in production version &1 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message PPEDI_EXPL011 indicates that there is an issue with the manual setting of status 2 (which typically means "active" or "in use") for a production version in the system. This error usually arises in the context of production planning and execution, particularly when dealing with production versions in the SAP PP (Production Planning) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to manually set the status of a production version to "active" (status 2) in a way that is not allowed by the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to change the status of the production version.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent manual changes to the status of production versions under certain conditions.
  Production Version Status: The production version may be linked to a material that is not in a state that allows for the