How To Fix WL802 - Status change from &1 to &2 is not allowed/possible

WL802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Status change from &1 to &2 is not allowed/possible

What causes this issue?

The status transition related to the executed action is not valid in
the current status.

System Response

The requested action was terminated, the work item was not changed.

How to fix this error?

Make sure the work item has the necessary status before the required
action is executed, for example by first selecting the work item (or
releasing it, correcting the error, etc.).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL802 - Status change from &1 to &2 is not allowed/possible ?

  The SAP error message WL802, which states "Status change from &1 to &2 is not allowed/possible," typically occurs in the context of workflow management or status management within SAP systems. This error indicates that a specific status transition for a workflow or business object is not permitted based on the defined status management rules.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Status Transition: The status change you are trying to perform is not allowed according to the defined status management configuration. For example, moving from a "Completed" status back to "In Progress" may not be allowed.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow may have specific rules that restrict certain transitions based on the current state of the object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the status change.
  Business Logic: There may be business rules or logic implemented in the system that prevent the status change based on certain conditions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Status Transition Rules: Review the status management