How To Fix WP758 - Reason for preceding status change: & not yet complete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 758

• Message text: Reason for preceding status change: & not yet complete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP758 - Reason for preceding status change: & not yet complete ?

  The SAP error message WP758 with the text:
  Reason for preceding status change: & not yet complete
  typically occurs in the context of Workflow or Process Management in SAP, especially when dealing with status changes of objects like orders, notifications, or workflow tasks.
  
  Cause
  
  The message indicates that a preceding status change (a previous step or status in a process) has not yet been completed.
  The placeholder & in the message is usually replaced by the specific reason or status code.
  This error arises when the system expects a certain status or step to be completed before allowing the current status change or action.
  It is a consistency check to ensure that the workflow or process steps are executed in the correct sequence.
  For example, in Plant Maintenance (PM) or Quality Management (QM), you might try to set a status or complete a task while a prerequisite status or step is still open or incomplete.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Preceding Status:
  
  Identify the preceding status or step that must be completed before the current action.
  Use transaction codes related to the object (e.g., IW32 for PM orders, IW28 for notifications) to check the status history.
  
  
  
  Complete the Required Step:
  
  Complete or close the preceding status or step.
  This might involve confirming operations, completing tasks, or closing notifications/orders.
  
  
  
  Verify Workflow or Status Dependencies:
  
  Review the workflow or status profile configuration to understand dependencies.
  In case of custom workflows, check the workflow steps and conditions.
  
  
  
  Reattempt the Status Change:
  
  After completing the required preceding step, try the status change again.
  
  
  
  Check for User Authorizations:
  
  Sometimes, the status cannot be changed due to missing authorizations.
  Verify that the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Debugging (if needed):
  
  If the cause is unclear, debugging the status change function module or workflow step can help.
  Look for user-exits or BAdIs that might influence status changes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to message WP758 for specific corrections or patches.
  Status Management: SAP uses status profiles to control the sequence of status changes. Understanding status profiles is key.
  Workflow Logs: Check workflow logs (transaction SWI1 or SWIA) to see the status of workflow steps.
  Common Modules: In PM/QM, status changes are often handled by function modules like STATUS_CHANGE_*.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IW32 - Change PM Order
  IW28 - Change PM Notifications
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWIA - Workflow Administration
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Preceding status or step required before current status change is not yet completed.
  
  
  Solution
  Complete the preceding status/step, verify workflow/status dependencies, then retry.
  
  
  Related Info
  Check workflow logs, status profiles, user authorizations, and SAP Notes for WP758.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (module, transaction, object type), I can help with more specific instructions.