How To Fix BS255 - Statuses & and & have the same position and priority

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS - Status Management

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Statuses & and & have the same position and priority

What causes this issue?

On many screens the current status are displayed in one line.
By entering a position you can control at which position in this
line a status should appear. If several status point to the same
position, only the status with the highest priority is displayed.
Status that point to the same priority may therefore not have the
same priority.

How to fix this error?

Change the position or priority of status &V1& or &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS255 - Statuses & and & have the same position and priority ?

  The SAP error message BS255 indicates that there is a conflict in the status management of a business object, where two statuses have been assigned the same position and priority. This typically occurs in the context of status management in SAP, particularly when dealing with workflows, order management, or similar processes.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Status Definitions: Two or more statuses have been defined with the same position and priority in the status profile.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the status management settings, leading to overlapping status definitions.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they might inadvertently create conflicting statuses.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BS255 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Status Profiles:
  
  Go to the transaction code BS02 (for status profiles) or BS03 (to display status profiles).
  Review the status definitions and ensure that each status has a unique combination of position and priority.
  
  
  
  Modify Status Definitions:
  
  If you find duplicate statuses, modify the position or priority of one of the statuses to ensure they are unique.
  Ensure that the changes are consistent with the business process requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it does not create conflicting statuses.
  Make necessary adjustments to the custom logic to avoid overlaps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the status management functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the statuses behave as expected.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to the status profiles for future reference and to avoid similar issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Status Management: Understanding how status management works in SAP is crucial. Each status can have a specific meaning and can control the flow of processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide guidance on status management.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to modify status profiles, as this can also lead to configuration issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.