How To Fix ECM057 - The status profile requires an initial user status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECM - General Messages for Engineering Change Management

• Message number: 057

• Message text: The status profile requires an initial user status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECM057 - The status profile requires an initial user status ?

  The SAP error message ECM057, which states "The status profile requires an initial user status," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Change Management (ECM) or similar modules where status profiles are used to manage the lifecycle of objects (like change requests, documents, etc.).
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system expects an initial user status to be defined for the status profile being used, but it is either missing or not properly configured. The status profile is a set of statuses that can be assigned to an object, and the initial user status is the starting point in this status lifecycle.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Status Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the status profile in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the status profile assigned to the object has an initial user status defined.
  
  
  
  Define Initial User Status:
  
  If the initial user status is not defined, you will need to create one. This can typically be done in the status profile configuration settings.
  Assign a valid initial user status that makes sense for your business process.
  
  
  
  Assign Status Profile:
  
  Ensure that the correct status profile is assigned to the relevant object or document type. This can usually be done in the customizing settings or directly in the object configuration.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the action has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the status profile.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by trying to perform the action that previously resulted in the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the SAP Reference IMG) to navigate to the relevant configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on status profiles and user statuses.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ECM057 error and ensure that your status profiles are correctly configured.