How To Fix CB511 - Operation or phase status & is not defined in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CB - PP-PI-PMA: Dialog Messages for Process Management

• Message number: 511

• Message text: Operation or phase status & is not defined in the system

What causes this issue?

With the selected process message, the operation or phase status &V1& is
reported to the destination &V2& (address COCI_CONFIRM_OPERATION).
However, the status &V1& is not created in the system.
The destination &V2& cannot process the message. It cannot create a
corresponding confirmation.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If the message has not yet been sent to another destination, correct it
and send it from the message monitor.
If the message has been sent, manually create the confirmation if
necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CB511 - Operation or phase status & is not defined in the system ?

  The SAP error message CB511, which states "Operation or phase status & is not defined in the system," typically occurs in the context of production planning or process management within SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference an operation or phase status that has not been defined in the configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Status Definition: The specific operation or phase status that the system is trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the status is expected but not set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that define operation or phase statuses.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Status Definitions:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually through transaction codes like SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for defining operation or phase statuses (e.g., Production Planning or Process Management).
  Ensure that the