How To Fix SRM_GENERIC_SP846 - &: The status (attribute SRM_STATE) is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_GENERIC_SP - SRM: Generic Service Provider

• Message number: 846

• Message text: &: The status (attribute SRM_STATE) is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_GENERIC_SP846 - &: The status (attribute SRM_STATE) is not active ?

  The SAP error message SRM_GENERIC_SP846, which states "The status (attribute SRM_STATE) is not active," typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when there is an issue with the status of a document or object that is being processed. This error indicates that the object in question is not in an active state, which prevents further actions from being taken.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Status: The object (e.g., a purchase order, contract, or supplier) may have been set to an inactive status due to various reasons, such as completion, cancellation, or manual intervention.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SRM system that dictate the status transitions, and these may not be set up correctly.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the object being marked as inactive.
  Workflow Issues: If the object is part of a workflow, it may be stuck in a state that