How To Fix BS208 - Specify a status ID

BS208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS - Status Management

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Specify a status ID

What causes this issue?

A user status is uniquely identified by its language-dependent
4-character ID.

How to fix this error?

Enter a status ID.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS208 - Specify a status ID ?

  The SAP error message BS208 "Specify a status ID" typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a status ID, but none has been provided. This error is often encountered in the context of business processes that involve status management, such as in project systems, production orders, or other modules where status tracking is essential.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Status ID: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not specified a status ID in the relevant field when trying to execute a transaction or process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the status IDs are not properly defined or linked to the relevant processes.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required status ID due to oversight or misunderstanding of the input requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Status ID: Ensure that you enter a valid status ID in the required field