Message type: E = Error
Message class: BS - Status Management
Message number: 212
Message text: User status & already active
The user status is already active. You cannot activate it again.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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BS212
- User status & already active ?The SAP error message BS212 ("User status & already active") typically occurs when you attempt to activate a user status that is already active for a particular object (like a project, order, or asset). This error is common in modules like Project System (PS), Plant Maintenance (PM), or Controlling (CO), where user statuses are used to manage the lifecycle of objects.
Cause: The error arises when: You try to set a user status that is already in an active state. The user status you are trying to activate is not allowed to be activated again while it is already active. There may be a configuration issue with the user status settings in the system.
Solution: To resolve the BS212 error, you can take the following steps: Check Current Status: Verify the current status of the object you are working with. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., CJ20N for projects) and checking the status overview. Deactivate
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