How To Fix /SCDL/AF042 - Internal error: status change at wrong document level

/SCDL/AF042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/AF -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Internal error: status change at wrong document level

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/SCDL/AF042 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCDL/AF042 Internal error: status change at wrong document level typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the status change of a document, which is not being processed at the correct level in the system.
  Causes:
  
  
  Document Level Mismatch: The error often arises when there is an attempt to change the status of a document (like a purchase order, production order, etc.) at a level that is not allowed. For example, trying to change the status of a higher-level document when the system expects a lower-level document to be processed first.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that lead to the system being unable to determine the correct document level for the status change.
  
  
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements