How To Fix WSUBST019 - Operation was terminated; processing status incorrect/missing

WSUBST019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSUBST - Substitution Article Handling

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Operation was terminated; processing status incorrect/missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSUBST019 - Operation was terminated; processing status incorrect/missing ?

  The SAP error message:
  WSUBST019: Operation was terminated; processing status incorrect/missing
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or related modules when an operation within a maintenance order or notification is being processed, but the system detects that the processing status of the operation is either incorrect or missing. This can happen due to:
  
  The operation's processing status has not been set or updated properly.
  Inconsistent or incomplete data in the operation status fields.
  Attempting to perform a status-related action (e.g., confirmation, settlement) on an operation that is not in the correct status.
  Custom enhancements or user exits that incorrectly manipulate operation statuses.
  System inconsistencies or missing status records due to interrupted processing or data corruption.
  
  
  Explanation
  In SAP PM, each operation in a maintenance order or notification has a processing status that controls what actions can be performed on it. For example, an operation must be in a certain status before it can be confirmed or