How To Fix EC429 - Enter a status name and choose 'Create status'

EC429 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 429

• Message text: Enter a status name and choose 'Create status'

What causes this issue?

Since the status list is implicitly generated when you create a status,
you cannot create the status list.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a status name and choose <LS>Create status</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EC429 - Details

• The SAP error message EC429, which states "Enter a status name and choose 'Create status'," typically occurs in the context of creating or managing statuses within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to project management or workflow.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to create a new status without providing a necessary status name. The system requires a valid name for the status to be created, and if this field is left blank, the error message EC429 will appear.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Enter a Status Name: Ensure that you have entered a valid and unique name for the status in the designated field. The name should comply with any naming conventions or restrictions set by your organization.
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: Make sure that the status name you are trying to create does not already exist in the system. If it does, you may need to choose a