How To Fix SEPM_BO_COMMON316 - Only purchase orders with lifecycle status 'New' can be changed

SEPM_BO_COMMON316 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPM_BO_COMMON - EPM: Common Messages for EPM Business Objects

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Only purchase orders with lifecycle status 'New' can be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPM_BO_COMMON316 - Only purchase orders with lifecycle status 'New' can be changed ?

  The SAP error message SEPM_BO_COMMON316 indicates that you are attempting to change a purchase order (PO) that is not in the 'New' lifecycle status. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or SAP S/4HANA systems when working with purchase orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system restricts changes to purchase orders that are not in the 'New' status. This means that the PO may have already been processed, approved, or is in a state where modifications are not allowed. Common reasons for this error include:
  
  The purchase order has been released for approval.
  The purchase order has been partially or fully delivered.
  The purchase order has been invoiced.
  The purchase order has been canceled or is in a closed state.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Purchase Order:
  
  Review the lifecycle status of the purchase order in the system. You can do