How To Fix BS020 - Status profile & is not allowed for "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS - Status Management

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Status profile & is not allowed for "&"

What causes this issue?

Status profile &V1& may not be used for object type '&V2&'.

How to fix this error?

Use another status profile or allow the use of status profile &V1&
by object type '&V2&'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS020 - Status profile & is not allowed for "&" ?

  The SAP error message BS020 typically indicates that there is an issue with the status profile assigned to a particular object, such as a project, order, or another entity. The message usually reads something like: "Status profile & is not allowed for '&'", where the first part represents the status profile and the second part represents the object (e.g., project, order) that is being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Status Profile Assignment: The status profile assigned to the object may not be valid for the type of object you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: The status profile may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be allowed for the specific object type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified status profile.
  Object Type Restrictions: Certain status profiles are restricted to specific object types, and the object you are trying to process may not be compatible with the assigned status profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Status Profile Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., OIA1 for status profiles) and verify that the status profile assigned to the object is appropriate for its type.
  If necessary, change the status profile to one that is valid for the object.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the status profile is correctly configured in the system. Check the settings in the configuration menu (SPRO) under the relevant module (e.g., Project System, Production Planning).
  Make sure that the status profile is allowed for the specific object type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the status profile. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to status profiles and the specific module you are working with to understand any restrictions or requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OIA1 (for status profiles) or OIA2 (for status profile assignments) to check and modify the status profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message BS020.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BS020 error and implement a solution to resolve it.