How To Fix BS050 - Status "&" does not exist for status profile "&".

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS - Status Management

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Status "&" does not exist for status profile "&".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS050 - Status "&" does not exist for status profile "&". ?

  The SAP error message BS050 indicates that a specific status does not exist for a given status profile. This error typically arises in the context of status management in SAP, where a status profile is defined for an object (like a project, order, or document) and the system is trying to access a status that has not been defined in that profile.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Status Definition: The status you are trying to use has not been defined in the status profile you are working with.
  Incorrect Status Profile: The status profile being referenced may not be the correct one for the object you are working on.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the status profiles or statuses in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Status Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the status profile in transaction code BS02 (for status profiles) or BS03 (to display).
  Verify that the status you are trying to use is indeed defined in the status profile.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Status:
  
  If the status is missing, you can add it to the status profile using transaction code BS01 (to create a new status) or BS02 (to modify an existing status profile).
  Ensure that the status is correctly linked to the relevant status profile.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Type:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct object type that corresponds to the status profile you are working with. Different object types may have different status profiles.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the status profiles and statuses.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BS01: Create Status
  BS02: Change Status Profile
  BS03: Display Status Profile
  
  
  Status Management: Understanding how status management works in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to statuses and profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to status management that might be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BS050 error and ensure that the status you are trying to use is properly defined in the relevant status profile.