How To Fix /SAPAPO/PRP293 - Status '&' and '&' are not intendend for manual use

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PRP -

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Status '&' and '&' are not intendend for manual use

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PRP293 - Status '&' and '&' are not intendend for manual use ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PRP293 indicates that the status you are trying to use in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module is not intended for manual use. This typically occurs when you are trying to manually change or set a status that is reserved for system use or is automatically managed by the system.
  Cause:
  
  System-Defined Status: The status you are trying to use is defined by the system and is not meant to be manually assigned or modified. This is common for statuses that are part of the planning process or are automatically updated based on certain conditions.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the status is not properly set up for manual intervention.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to change the status, or the status may be locked due to other business processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Status Definition: Review the status definitions in the system to confirm whether the status is indeed intended for manual use. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP APO.
  Use Appropriate Status: If the status is not intended for manual use, you should use a different status that is allowed for manual changes. Consult your business process documentation or your SAP administrator for guidance on which statuses are appropriate.
  Review User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to change statuses. If not, you may need to adjust the user roles or permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on the specific statuses and their intended use cases.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if you suspect a configuration issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP APO Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for APO to understand the different statuses and their intended uses.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO that may help you manage statuses, such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning book views.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and understand the context of the status you are trying to use.