How To Fix BS288 - Status & is marked as initial status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS - Status Management

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Status & is marked as initial status

What causes this issue?

The status profile in question contains user statuses with status order
numbers. One of these statuses has to be marked as an initial status.

System Response

Status &V1& is automatically marked as an initial status.

How to fix this error?

You can mark any status with status order number as an initial status.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS288 - Status & is marked as initial status ?

  The SAP error message BS288 indicates that a business object (in this case, a status) is marked as "initial status." This typically means that the object has not been fully initialized or that there is an issue with the status management in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Initialization: The business object may not have been properly initialized, leading to it being marked as an initial status.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the status management settings for the business object.
  Missing Data: Required data or settings for the status may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the object.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Initialization: Ensure that the business object has been properly initialized. This may involve checking the relevant transaction or process that creates or updates the object.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the business object and verify that all necessary statuses are defined and correctly configured.
  Data Validation: Check if all required data for the status is present and correctly set. This may involve reviewing related tables or settings in the SAP system.
  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 resources for specific guidance on the business object and its status management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the business object, you may need to use specific transaction codes to check or change the status (e.g., SE11 for data dictionary, SE80 for object navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to the error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the BS288 error in your SAP system.