How To Fix WRF_PPW822 - Activation/deactivation of items in status "&1" is not possible

WRF_PPW822 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 822

• Message text: Activation/deactivation of items in status "&1" is not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW822 - Activation/deactivation of items in status "&1" is not possible ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_PPW822 Activation/deactivation of items in status "&1" is not possible
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to activate or deactivate an item (such as a work package, network activity, or similar object) that is currently in a status which does not allow such changes. The placeholder "&1" in the message is replaced by the actual status of the item.
  In SAP Project System (PS) or Plant Maintenance (PM), certain statuses restrict changes to ensure data consistency and process integrity. For example, if an item is already technically completed, confirmed, or released, the system may prevent activation or deactivation.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  The item is in a status that logically forbids activation/deactivation (e.g., technically completed, confirmed, or closed).
  The system status or user status assigned to the item restricts changes.
  Custom status profile settings that disallow activation/deactivation in certain statuses.
  Attempting to change an item that