How To Fix 26009 - Abbreviation & for status not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Abbreviation & for status not maintained

What causes this issue?

You have changed a document status.
All possible statuses are defined via settings in Customizing (Document
management). The abbreviation you entered is not defined.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry and change it if appropriate.
Display the possible entries for status and select one.
If the status network is incomplete, contact your system manager. It
may be necessary to add to the status network.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26009 - Abbreviation & for status not maintained ?

  The SAP error message 26009, which states "Abbreviation & for status not maintained," typically occurs when there is an issue with the status management in the system. This error is often related to the configuration of status profiles or the use of abbreviations in various SAP modules, such as Project System (PS), Plant Maintenance (PM), or others that utilize status management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Status Configuration: The abbreviation for a status that is being referenced in a transaction or process is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Status Profile: The status profile assigned to a particular object (like a project, order, etc.) may not have the required status defined.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the status abbreviation being used in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Status Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where status profiles are defined.
  Ensure that the status abbreviation in question is properly maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Status Profile:
  
  If the status abbreviation is missing, you may need to create or modify the status profile to include the required status.
  Use transaction codes like BS02 (for status profiles) to maintain the status settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the transaction or input where the error occurred to ensure that the correct status abbreviation is being used.
  Correct any typographical errors in the status abbreviation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to status management for the specific module you are working with to understand the expected configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations and data entries, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BS02 (to maintain status profiles) and CJ20N (for project management) if applicable.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain status profiles and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 26009 and ensure that the status management in your SAP system is functioning correctly.