How To Fix USMD6516 - Status entry of message &1 has incorrect status (&2 instead of &3)

USMD6516 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD6 - Messages for Data Transfer

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Status entry of message &1 has incorrect status (&2 instead of &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD6516 - Status entry of message &1 has incorrect status (&2 instead of &3) ?

  The SAP error message USMD6516 indicates that there is an issue with the status of a message in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the status entry of a message is incorrect, showing an unexpected status code. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Status Assignment: The message may have been assigned a status that does not align with the expected workflow or process. For example, it might be in a status that is not valid for the current operation.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data due to manual changes, system errors, or issues during data migration.
  Configuration Errors: The configuration settings for the message statuses may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches in expected and actual statuses.
  Process Flow Issues: The process flow may not have been followed correctly, resulting in a message being in an unexpected state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Status