How To Fix UMG271 - Only the status N,M or S can be changed.

UMG271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMG - Message Class for the Unicode Migration Tool.

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Only the status N,M or S can be changed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMG271 - Only the status N,M or S can be changed. ?

  The SAP error message UMG271, which states "Only the status N, M or S can be changed," typically occurs in the context of managing the status of certain objects or documents within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is enforcing specific rules regarding which statuses can be modified.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to change the status of an object (such as a purchase order, sales order, or other document) to a value that is not allowed. In this case, the only statuses that can be changed are:
  
  N: New
  M: Modified
  S: Saved
  
  If the object is in a status that is not one of these (for example, if it is completed, canceled, or in a locked state), the system will prevent any changes to its status, resulting in the UMG271 error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Status: Verify the current status of the