How To Fix CMT054 - No initial phase is definied in Customizing for the life cycle phase

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMT - CM: Message Class in CM Environment

• Message number: 054

• Message text: No initial phase is definied in Customizing for the life cycle phase

What causes this issue?

In Customizing Configuration Management no initial
<DS:GLOS.D007C218FEA6D3118F360060B03CA38C>life cycle phase</> was
defined for the <DS:GLOS.3969181F0DA4D3118F360060B03CA38C>life cycle
profile</>.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1

Procedure for System Administrators

You maintain life cycle phases and life cycle profiles in Customizing
Configuration Management in the work step Application control ->
<DS:SIMG.CMTAPPLC>Define life cycle profile</>.
In the <LS>phase transistion</> view, set the indicator <LS>initial
phase</> for one of the life cycle phases.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMT054 - No initial phase is definied in Customizing for the life cycle phase ?

  The SAP error message CMT054 ("No initial phase is defined in Customizing for the life cycle phase") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Change Management and Project Management modules. This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined initial phase for a life cycle phase in the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The life cycle phase has not been properly configured in the system. Specifically, there is no initial phase defined for the life cycle phase you are trying to use.
  Incorrect Customizing Settings: The customizing settings for the life cycle phases may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMT054 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant section for Change Management or Project Management, depending on your context.
  Look for the settings related to life cycle phases. This is usually found under:
  
  Project Management -> Project Structures -> Define Life Cycle Phases.
  
  
  Ensure that there is an initial phase defined for the life cycle phase you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Define Initial Phase:
  
  If no initial phase is defined, you will need to create one. This involves specifying the phase and its attributes, including the initial phase designation.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate missing configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring life cycle phases.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CMT1 (for Change Management) and CJ20N (for Project Management) to navigate through the system effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the customizing settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMT054 error and properly configure the life cycle phases in your SAP system.