How To Fix /BOFU/LIBRARY_SAM005 - State guard for status &1 is not active in status schema &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/LIBRARY_SAM -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: State guard for status &1 is not active in status schema &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/LIBRARY_SAM005 - State guard for status &1 is not active in status schema &2 ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/LIBRARY_SAM005 State guard for status &1 is not active in status schema &2 typically indicates that there is an issue with the status management configuration in the SAP system. This error arises when a certain status (represented by &1) is being referenced in a status schema (represented by &2), but the state guard for that status is not active or properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive State Guard: The state guard for the specified status is not activated in the status schema. This means that the system does not recognize the status as valid for the current context.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the status management settings, such as missing or incorrect entries in the status schema.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements related to status management, they may not be correctly implemented or may conflict with standard configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Status Schema Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BS02 (for status management) and check the configuration of the status schema &2.
  Ensure that the status &1 is included in the schema and that its state guard is active.
  
  
  
  Activate State Guard:
  
  If the state guard for the status is not active, you may need to activate it. This can usually be done in the same configuration area where you manage status schemas.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments related to status management, review the code to ensure that it is not causing the issue. Check for any modifications that might affect the status schema.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to status management for any specific instructions or known issues that might relate to your situation.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the status management behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and making necessary adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Status Management: Understanding how status management works in SAP is crucial. It involves defining statuses, status schemas, and state guards that control the transitions between different statuses.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BS02 for status schema maintenance and BS03 for displaying status schemas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on status management issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.