How To Fix BS801 - Status profile '&' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS - Status Management

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Status profile '&' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS801 - Status profile '&' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BS801 indicates that the status profile specified in the system does not exist. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a specific status profile, but the system cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Status Profile: The status profile you are trying to use has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the status profile name.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the status profile.
  Transport Issues: If the status profile was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Status Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code BS02 (Change Status Profile) or BS03 (Display Status Profile) to check if the status profile exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code BS01 (Create Status Profile).
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Status Profile:
  
  If the status profile is missing, create a new one with the required settings.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, modify it as needed.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Ensure that the status profile name is entered correctly in the transaction or program where the error occurred.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the status profile. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the status profile was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on status profiles and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Status Profiles: These are used in SAP to manage the status of various objects (like orders, projects, etc.) and define which statuses are available and how they can be changed.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BS01: Create Status Profile
  BS02: Change Status Profile
  BS03: Display Status Profile
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Check for relevant authorization objects that might restrict access to status profiles.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.