How To Fix EC468 - Status not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 468

• Message text: Status not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC468 - Status not found ?

  The SAP error message EC468 "Status not found" typically occurs in the context of workflow or business process management within SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific status that is expected for a particular process or object.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Status Configuration: The status that the system is trying to reference may not be defined in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Workflow Definition: The workflow may be incorrectly defined, leading to references to non-existent statuses.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the status tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the status or the related objects.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the status definitions may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Status Configuration: Verify that the status in question is correctly defined in the system. This can be done by checking the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Review Workflow Definitions: Examine the workflow definitions to ensure that all statuses referenced are valid and exist in the system.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to identify any missing or inconsistent data entries.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant statuses and objects.
  Transport Review: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SWDD (Workflow Builder) or SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to investigate workflows and their statuses.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or fixes.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the workflow or process to identify where the status is being referenced and why it is not found.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.