How To Fix SEPM_BO_COMMON400 - Sales order must have lifecycle status 'In Process'

SEPM_BO_COMMON400 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Sales order must have lifecycle status 'In Process'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPM_BO_COMMON400 - Sales order must have lifecycle status 'In Process' ?

  The SAP error message "SEPM_BO_COMMON400 Sales order must have lifecycle status 'In Process'" typically occurs in the context of sales order processing within SAP systems, particularly when using the SAP Sales Order Management (SOM) or SAP S/4HANA environments. This error indicates that the sales order you are trying to process does not have the required lifecycle status to perform the intended operation.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when an attempt is made to perform an action on a sales order that is not in the "In Process" status. Common causes include:
  
  Sales Order Status: The sales order may be in a different status, such as "Completed," "Cancelled," or "Closed," which prevents further processing.
  Business Logic: Certain business rules or configurations may dictate that only orders in the "In Process" status can be modified or processed.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity of the sales order, such as missing or incorrect