How To Fix EC191 - The status &1 of the program &2 does not exist

EC191 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 191

• Message text: The status &1 of the program &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC191 - The status &1 of the program &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message EC191 indicates that the system is unable to find the specified status of a program. This can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with workflows, program statuses, or other process-related functionalities in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Status: The status specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the status may have been deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Program Name: The program name provided may be incorrect or misspelled, leading the system to search for a status that is not associated with any program.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the program or status management in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the program or status was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Status and Program Name: Check the status and program name for any typos or errors. Ensure