How To Fix EC361 - Rename all statuses (for example &1) first

EC361 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 361

• Message text: Rename all statuses (for example &1) first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC361 - Rename all statuses (for example &1) first ?

  The SAP error message EC361, which states "Rename all statuses (for example &1) first," typically occurs in the context of managing status profiles in SAP. This error indicates that you are trying to delete or rename a status profile that is currently in use or has dependencies that need to be addressed first.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Status Profiles: The status you are trying to rename or delete is still being used in one or more status profiles.
  Dependencies: There may be other objects or configurations that depend on the status you are trying to modify.
  Incomplete Deletion: If you previously attempted to delete or rename a status and it was not completed successfully, it may still be referenced elsewhere.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EC361 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like BS02 (for status profiles) or BS03 (to display status profiles) to check where the status is being used.
  Look for any active status profiles that reference