How To Fix BCA_RELEASE004 - No text is maintained for status &1 in language &2 (client &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCA_RELEASE - All Messages on Release Tool

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No text is maintained for status &1 in language &2 (client &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCA_RELEASE004 - No text is maintained for status &1 in language &2 (client &3) ?

  The SAP error message BCA_RELEASE004 indicates that there is no text maintained for a specific status in a particular language for a given client. This typically occurs in the context of business process management or workflow scenarios where status texts are required for various statuses in different languages.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The primary cause of this error is that the status text for the specified status code is not maintained in the system for the specified language and client.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the status management or the language settings in the SAP system.
  Client-Specific Settings: The error may arise if the status texts are not defined for the specific client you are working in.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Status Texts:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction code (usually related to status management, such as SPRO for configuration).
  Navigate to the area where you can maintain status texts. This is often found under:
  
  Cross-Application Components > General Application Functions > Status Management > Maintain Status Texts.
  
  
  Check if the status code in question has a text maintained for the specified language. If not, add the necessary text.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your user profile are correct. You can check this in the user settings (transaction SU01).
  If the language is not supported or not properly configured, you may need to adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Client-Specific Configuration:
  
  If you are working in a specific client, ensure that the status texts are maintained for that client. Sometimes, texts are maintained in a development or quality client but not transported to the production client.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the texts were recently created or modified in a different client, ensure that the transport requests have been properly moved to the client where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink) for managing texts and configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on status management and text maintenance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BCA_RELEASE004 error and ensure that the necessary status texts are maintained in your SAP system.