How To Fix SEPM_BO_COMMON404 - Sales order must have lifecycle status 'Closed'

SEPM_BO_COMMON404 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Sales order must have lifecycle status 'Closed'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPM_BO_COMMON404 - Sales order must have lifecycle status 'Closed' ?

  The SAP error message SEPM_BO_COMMON404, which states that "Sales order must have lifecycle status 'Closed'," typically occurs in the context of sales order processing within SAP systems, particularly in the SAP S/4HANA or SAP Business Suite environments. This error indicates that an operation you are trying to perform on a sales order cannot be completed because the order is not in the required status.
  
  Cause:
  
  Sales Order Status: The sales order you are trying to work with is not in the 'Closed' status. This could happen if the order is still open, partially delivered, or has outstanding items.
  Business Process Compliance: Certain business processes or transactions require that the sales order be fully completed and closed before further actions can be taken (e.g., billing, archiving).
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in your SAP system that enforce this status requirement for certain transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sales Order Status: 
  
  Navigate to the sales order in