How To Fix BS202 - Status profile & deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS - Status Management

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Status profile & deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS202 - Status profile & deleted ?

  The SAP error message "BS202 Status profile & deleted" typically indicates that a status profile that is being referenced in a transaction or process has been deleted from the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with business objects, status management, or project systems.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Status Profile: The primary cause of this error is that the status profile that is being referenced in the transaction has been deleted from the system.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings or transport requests that have removed or altered the status profile.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the system is trying to access a status profile that no longer exists.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Status Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and check if the status profile in question exists.
  If it has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Update References:
  
  If the status profile is no longer needed, ensure that all references to it in your transactions or processes are updated to point to a valid status profile.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the deletion was part of a transport request, check the transport logs to see if the status profile was unintentionally removed. You may need to revert the transport or adjust the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific module or process you are working with to understand the implications of the status profile and how it is used.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Status Profiles: In SAP, status profiles are used to manage the status of various business objects. They define which statuses are available and how they can be changed.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to status management, such as OIBS (for status profile maintenance) or other relevant transactions depending on your SAP module.
  Change Logs: Review change logs to see if any recent changes might have led to the deletion of the status profile.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.