How To Fix VMP_MSG108 - Change of status from &1 to &2 is not allowed

VMP_MSG108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Change of status from &1 to &2 is not allowed

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VMP_MSG108 - Details

• The SAP error message VMP_MSG108 indicates that a change of status from one state to another is not allowed for a specific object or document in the system. This error typically arises in the context of status management in SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Vehicle Management (VMS) or other areas where status transitions are strictly controlled.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Status Transition Rules: The system has predefined rules that dictate which status changes are permissible. Attempting to change the status from one that is not allowed to another will trigger this error.
  Document Locking: The document or object may be locked by another user or process, preventing any status changes.
  Incomplete Data: Required fields or data may be missing, which is necessary for the status change to be valid.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the status change.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following