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

/BOFU/LIBRARY_SAM011 - Overview

• 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)