How To Fix BS236 - Define allowed statuses first

BS236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS - Status Management

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Define allowed statuses first

What causes this issue?

No system status exist yet.

How to fix this error?

First define system status.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS236 - Define allowed statuses first ?

  The SAP error message BS236 ("Define allowed statuses first") typically occurs in the context of business processes where certain statuses are expected to be defined for a particular object or transaction. This error is often encountered in modules like SAP PM (Plant Maintenance), SAP PS (Project System), or SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), where status management is crucial for tracking the progress and state of various business objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error message BS236 indicates that the system is trying to perform an operation that requires predefined statuses, but those statuses have not been configured in the system. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Missing Status Profiles: The status profile for the object type you are working with has not been defined or is incomplete.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for allowed statuses may not have been set up correctly in the relevant customizing settings.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not