How To Fix V3049 - Activity status &1 (&2) is only allowed for completed sales activities

V3049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V3 - Maintain Sales Activities

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Activity status &1 (&2) is only allowed for completed sales activities

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V3049 - Activity status &1 (&2) is only allowed for completed sales activities ?

  The SAP error message V3049 indicates that an activity status you are trying to set for a sales activity is not allowed because the activity is not marked as completed. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with sales activities in the CRM module.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to change the status of a sales activity to one that is only permissible for completed activities. This could happen if:
  
  You are trying to set a status that is meant for finalized or completed activities (e.g., "Closed" or "Completed") while the activity is still in progress or has not been marked as completed.
  There may be a misunderstanding of the workflow or status transitions within the sales activity management process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Activity Status: Verify the current status of the sales activity you are