How To Fix /BOFU/LIBRARY_SAM011 - State guard for status &1 is not defined in status schema &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/LIBRARY_SAM -

• Message number: 011

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/LIBRARY_SAM011 - State guard for status &1 is not defined in status schema &2 ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/LIBRARY_SAM011 State guard for status &1 is not defined in status schema &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or Business Object Framework (BOF) when there is an issue with the status management of a business object. This error indicates that the system is trying to validate a status transition, but the specified status is not defined in the corresponding status schema.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Status: The status &1 that the system is trying to use is not defined in the status schema &2. This could happen if the status was deleted or if there is a typo in the status name.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the status management settings for the business object.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they might not be correctly aligned with the defined status schema.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Status Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWO1 (Business Object Builder) and check the status schema associated with the business object.
  Verify that the status &1 is indeed defined in the status schema &2. If it is missing, you may need to add it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the status management configuration is correctly set up. This can be done in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Check if there are any recent changes made to the status schema or business object that could have led to this issue.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the status name or schema name being referenced in the workflow or business object.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific business object or workflow to understand the expected statuses and their transitions.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant code to trace where the error is being triggered and gather more context.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SWO1: Business Object Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing
  
  
  Documentation: Check SAP Help Portal for detailed information on status management and business object configuration.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.