How To Fix UPS198 - Status &1 is assigned internally and cannot be set externally

UPS198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPS - ALE Distribution Packet

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Status &1 is assigned internally and cannot be set externally

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPS198 - Status &1 is assigned internally and cannot be set externally ?

  The SAP error message UPS198, which states "Status &1 is assigned internally and cannot be set externally," typically occurs in the context of workflow or process management within SAP systems. This error indicates that the status you are trying to assign to a particular object (such as a document, task, or workflow) is controlled internally by the system and cannot be modified or set by the user or through external means.
  
  Cause:
  
  Internal Status Assignment: The status you are trying to set is predefined by the system for specific processes or workflows. This means that the status is managed by the system based on certain conditions or events, and users are not allowed to change it manually.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow or process configuration may have specific rules that restrict the modification of certain statuses.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status, although this