How To Fix VW562 - Status cannot be set because status "planned" has not been set

VW562 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 562

• Message text: Status cannot be set because status "planned" has not been set

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VW562 - Details

• The SAP error message VW562 indicates that a status cannot be set because the status "planned" has not been set. This error typically occurs in the context of project management or production planning within SAP, particularly when dealing with status management for orders, projects, or tasks.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to change the status of an object (like a project, order, or task) to a status that is dependent on the "planned" status being set first. In many SAP processes, certain statuses are interdependent, and the system enforces these dependencies to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Current Status: Verify the current status of the object you are trying to change. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the status overview.
  
  
  Set Planned Status: If the "planned" status is not set, you need to set it first. This can usually