How To Fix /BOBF/COM_GEN_FRAME502 - Status &1 of object &2 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/COM_GEN_FRAME -

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Status &1 of object &2 is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/COM_GEN_FRAME502 - Status &1 of object &2 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/COM_GEN_FRAME502 with the description "Status &1 of object &2 is not defined" typically occurs in the context of the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a status for a business object that has not been defined in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Status: The status being referenced in the error message (&1) is not defined in the BOPF configuration for the specified business object (&2).
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the BOPF model, where the status transitions or the status itself have not been properly set up.
  Data Inconsistency: The data being processed may reference a status that is not valid or has been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOPF Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOPF configuration for the specific business object in transaction BOPF.
  Verify that the status &1 is defined in the status management section of the business object.
  If it is not defined, you may need to add it or correct the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Status Transitions:
  
  Ensure that all necessary status transitions are defined and that the status in question is included in the allowed transitions.
  If the status should exist, you may need to create it and define its transitions.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the data that is being processed when the error occurs. Ensure that it does not reference any invalid or non-existent statuses.
  If necessary, clean up the data to remove any references to undefined statuses.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If this error occurs after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects and configurations were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for BOPF and the specific business object to understand the expected statuses and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the application to trace where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the status being referenced.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOPF Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the BOPF framework and its configuration through SAP Help Portal or relevant SAP notes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential fixes or patches.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or SAP support for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.