How To Fix CONV249 - Error while converting the status (external status &1 not maintained)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONV - Messages in Connection with the Converter

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Error while converting the status (external status &1 not maintained)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONV249 - Error while converting the status (external status &1 not maintained) ?

  The SAP error message CONV249 indicates that there is an issue with converting an external status because the specified external status is not maintained in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of status management, where the system is trying to interpret or convert a status code that it does not recognize.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The external status code that is being referenced is not defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant configuration tables.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect status code being used in the transaction or program that is triggering the error.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the status definitions may not have been included or properly transported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and check if the external status code is defined.
  Ensure that the status is maintained in the appropriate customizing tables (e.g., TSTAT, TSTATX, etc.) depending on the module you are working with.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the transaction or program that is generating the error and verify that the status code being used is correct.
  If you find a typo or incorrect code, correct it and try again.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If the status definitions were not transported, you may need to manually create them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific module you are working with to understand the expected status codes and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program or transaction to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the status being processed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the CONV249 error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful to see if other users have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  Documentation: Review the relevant module documentation for information on status management and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CONV249 error and implement a solution to resolve it.