How To Fix BS259 - System status & is not used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS - Status Management

• Message number: 259

• Message text: System status & is not used

What causes this issue?

System status &V1& is not used in status management.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS259 - System status & is not used ?

  The SAP error message BS259, which states "System status & is not used," typically occurs when there is an attempt to perform an operation on a system status that is not valid or not configured for use in the current context. This can happen in various modules of SAP, such as Production Planning (PP), Plant Maintenance (PM), or Project System (PS).
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Status: The status you are trying to use is not defined in the system or is not applicable for the object you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: The status profile may not be correctly configured to include the status you are trying to use.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change or use the specified status.
  Object Type Restrictions: Certain statuses may only be applicable to specific object types, and using them in the wrong context can trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Status Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., SPRO transaction).
  Verify that the status you are trying to use is defined in the status profile for the object type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Object Status:
  
  Ensure that the object (e.g., order, project, equipment) you are trying to change the status for is in a state that allows the transition to the desired status.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to change the status. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for the specific module you are working with to understand the valid statuses and their usage.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module, you may use transaction codes like IW32 (for PM), CO02 (for PP), or CJ20N (for PS) to check the status of objects.
  Status Profiles: Familiarize yourself with how status profiles are set up in your SAP system, as they define which statuses are available for which objects.
  User Roles: Review the roles assigned to the user encountering the error to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the BS259 error in your SAP system.