How To Fix BS041 - Status & has no text assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS - Status Management

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Status & has no text assignment

What causes this issue?

No explanatory long text found for System status &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Inform your System administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS041 - Status & has no text assignment ?

  The SAP error message BS041, which states "Status & has no text assignment," typically occurs when there is a status defined in the system that does not have a corresponding text assignment. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with status management in different modules like Project System (PS), Plant Maintenance (PM), or Sales and Distribution (SD).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Assignment: The status code exists in the system, but there is no text associated with it in the relevant language.
  Configuration Issues: The status might not have been properly configured in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the status was transported from another system, the text assignment might not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Status Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction for managing statuses (e.g., BS02 for status management).
  Verify if the status code exists and check if it has a text assignment.
  If it does not have a text assignment, you can create one by selecting the status and adding the necessary text.
  
  
  
  Add Text Assignment:
  
  Use transaction BS02 to add or modify the text for the status.
  Ensure that the text is assigned in the appropriate language.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the status was recently transported, check the transport request to ensure that the text assignment was included.
  If it was not included, you may need to manually add the text in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to status management for specific instructions on how to manage status texts.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify status texts in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BS02 - Change Status Text
  BS03 - Display Status Text
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BS041 error and ensure that all statuses have the necessary text assignments.