How To Fix G0003 - Status Management is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Status Management is inactive

What causes this issue?

Status Management is deactivated. Therefore the system cannot check if
preceding tasks are already blocked.
When you make a posting or start a program in update mode, predecessor
tasks are not checked and no new status information is saved in Status
Management for the consolidation groups and units involved.
Blocking/unblocking of tasks ist not possible when status management is
deactivated.
At least in production (live) systems, Status Management should always
be activated.

System Response

Warning message

How to fix this error?

You can reactivate Status Management in the Implementation Guide (IMG)
in the step "Check Global System Settings". Alternatively, there is a
menu item in the data and consolidation monitors under "Environment".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0003 - Status Management is inactive ?

  The SAP error message "G0003 Status Management is inactive" typically indicates that the status management functionality is not activated for the relevant object or process in the SAP system. This can occur in various modules, such as Project System (PS), Production Planning (PP), or others where status management is applicable.
  Cause:
  
  Status Management Not Activated: The most common cause is that the status management feature has not been activated for the specific object type or process you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent status management from being used.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify status management settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Status Management:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  For example, in Project System, you can check the configuration under SPRO -> Project System -> Structures -> Define Status Management.
  Ensure that status management is activated for the relevant object type.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the specific module you are working with to ensure that all necessary options for status management are enabled.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify status management settings. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for detailed steps on how to activate and configure status management for your specific module.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error message no longer appears and that status management works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in checking or configuring status management, such as SPRO, CJ20N (for Project Management), or others depending on the module.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP Basis or functional consultant who can provide more in-depth assistance.