How To Fix /SCDL/AF047 - Activity is not permitted; reason: status "&1" has value "&2" on &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/AF -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Activity is not permitted; reason: status "&1" has value "&2" on &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/AF047 - Activity is not permitted; reason: status "&1" has value "&2" on &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/AF047 Activity is not permitted; reason: status "&1" has value "&2" on &3 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) when trying to perform an action on a document or activity that is not allowed due to its current status.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the activity you are trying to perform is restricted based on the status of the object you are working with. The placeholders in the message represent:
  
  &1: The status type (e.g., "Order Status", "Delivery Status").
  &2: The specific value of that status (e.g., "Completed", "Cancelled").
  &3: The date or time when the status was set or relevant.
  
  For example, if you are trying to change an order that has a status of "Completed", the system will prevent you from making changes because the order is no longer editable.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following