How To Fix BS553 - Status profile "&" is not allowed for object type "&".

BS553 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS - Status Management

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Status profile "&" is not allowed for object type "&".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS553 - Status profile "&" is not allowed for object type "&". ?

  The SAP error message BS553 indicates that a status profile is not allowed for a specific object type. This typically occurs in the context of status management in SAP, where certain status profiles are defined for specific object types (like orders, projects, etc.), and the system is enforcing these rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Status Profile Assignment: The status profile you are trying to use is not assigned to the object type you are working with. Each object type in SAP can have specific status profiles that are valid for it.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the status profile settings, where the profile is not correctly linked to the object type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they might not adhere to the standard status profile assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Status Profile Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for status profiles in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section