How To Fix DMC_MDS_MAINT_EVENT056 - status id &1 not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_MDS_MAINT_EVENT - message class for dynamic maint event proc

• Message number: 056

• Message text: status id &1 not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_MDS_MAINT_EVENT056 - status id &1 not defined ?

  The SAP error message DMC_MDS_MAINT_EVENT056 with the status ID &1 not defined typically occurs in the context of Data Management and Data Migration in SAP systems, particularly when working with Master Data Governance (MDG) or Data Migration Cockpit (DMC). This error indicates that a specific status ID that the system is trying to reference is not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Status Definition: The status ID referenced in the error message is not defined in the relevant configuration tables. This could happen if the status was deleted or never created.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the data model or the data migration process that lead to the system looking for a status that does not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the system is newly upgraded or if transport requests were not properly imported, it could lead to missing definitions.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that rely on specific status IDs, and those have not been properly implemented or migrated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Status Definitions: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings for the status IDs in the Data Management or Master Data Governance area.
  Ensure that the status ID referenced in the error message is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Status: 
  
  If the status ID is indeed missing, you may need to create it. This typically involves defining the status in the relevant configuration area.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code: 
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it is not referencing a status ID that has been removed or renamed.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of the software you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on status ID definitions.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for additional context around the error, which may provide more insight into what triggered the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.