How To Fix 5Q451 - Status administration not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Q - Error Texts for Public Sector

• Message number: 451

• Message text: Status administration not active

What causes this issue?

Using ZfA status administration is a prerequisite for this function.
However, this is not active.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

See Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.OHADOE_ZFA_020>Activate Status
Administration</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Q451 - Status administration not active ?

  The SAP error message 5Q451: Status administration not active typically occurs in the context of SAP's status management functionality, which is used to control the processing of various business objects (like orders, projects, etc.) based on their status. This error indicates that the status management feature is not activated for the specific object or transaction you are trying to work with.
  Cause:
  
  Status Management Not Activated: The most common cause of this error is that the status management feature has not been activated for the relevant object type in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the status profile or the status management settings for the specific application area.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the status of the object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Status Management:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in SPRO).
  Navigate to the area where status management is configured (e.g., for project management, production orders, etc.).
  Ensure that the status management is activated for the relevant object type.
  
  
  
  Check Status Profile:
  
  Verify that the correct status profile is assigned to the object you are working with.
  Ensure that the status profile is properly configured with the necessary statuses.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and modify the status of the object.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to adjust the authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure status management for the relevant application area.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the area of SAP you are working in, you may use different transaction codes to access configuration settings (e.g., SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5Q451 and ensure that status administration is properly activated for your business processes.