How To Fix BUPA_STATUS_BW004 - Status object group &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUPA_STATUS_BW - BW Status Extraction Business Partner

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Status object group &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUPA_STATUS_BW004 - Status object group &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BUPA_STATUS_BW004 indicates that the status object group specified in the operation does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Business Partner (BP) management, particularly when dealing with status management for business partners.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Object Group: The specified status object group (denoted by &1 in the error message) has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the status object group was supposed to be created but was not.
  Typographical Error: There could be a typo in the name of the status object group being referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the system is newly set up or has recently undergone a transport, the status object group may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Group Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., BP transaction) and check if the status object group exists.
  You can use transaction BP to navigate to the Business Partner and check the status settings.
  
  
  
  Create the Status Object Group:
  
  If the object group does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under the Business Partner configuration.
  Use transaction SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration path:
  
  SAP Customizing Implementation Guide > Cross-Application Components > Business Partner > Business Partner > Status Management > Define Status Object Groups.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for status management is complete and that all necessary object groups are defined.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the name of the status object group being referenced in the transaction or program that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the system has recently undergone a transport, ensure that all necessary transport requests have been imported correctly and that the status object group is included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Business Partner status management for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for additional context or related errors that may provide more information about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.