How To Fix PPESTATUS126 - You cannot change the class of status '&1' from &2 to &3

PPESTATUS126 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPESTATUS - Messages: iPPE Status Management

• Message number: 126

• Message text: You cannot change the class of status '&1' from &2 to &3

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PPESTATUS126 - Details

• The SAP error message PPESTATUS126 indicates that there is an attempt to change the status class of a status in a way that is not allowed by the system. This typically occurs in the context of production planning or project management, where statuses are used to control the flow of processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to change the status of an object (like a production order, project, etc.) from one status class to another, which is not permitted.
  The status you are trying to change is locked or has dependencies that prevent it from being altered.
  The status change does not comply with the defined status management rules in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Status Configuration: Review the configuration of status management in your SAP system. Ensure that the status classes and their transitions are correctly defined and that the change you are attempting is allowed.
  
  
  Review Dependencies: