How To Fix UA_SM1059 - Status &1 followed by status &2 is not allowed

UA_SM1059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UA_SM1 - Structure Maintenance

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Status &1 followed by status &2 is not allowed

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UA_SM1059 - Details

• The SAP error message UA_SM1059, which states "Status &1 followed by status &2 is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of workflow or status management within SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an invalid transition between two statuses in a workflow or process.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by:
  
  Invalid Status Transition: The system is trying to change the status of an object (like a document, order, or task) from one status to another that is not allowed according to the defined status management rules.
  
  Configuration Issues: The status profile or workflow configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to invalid transitions.
  Business Logic: The business rules defined in the system may restrict certain transitions based on the current status of the object.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UA_SM1059 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Status Configuration:
  
  Go to the status profile configuration in the relevant module (e.g., SAP Workflow, SAP Project System).
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