How To Fix G0292 - Activate status management first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 292

• Message text: Activate status management first

What causes this issue?

Status management is currently not active. Thus, the status entries
cannot be changed.

System Response

Information

How to fix this error?

Activate status management:
In Customizing choose "Check Global System Settings".
In the monitors, you can also activate status management under menu
item "Environment".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0292 - Activate status management first ?

  The SAP error message G0292, which states "Activate status management first," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action that requires status management to be enabled for a particular object or process, but it has not been activated.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Status management is not activated for the relevant object type (e.g., orders, projects, etc.).
  You are attempting to use a function or transaction that relies on status management without it being set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate status management for the relevant object. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area. This is usually found under the following path:
  
  SPRO ? SAP Reference IMG ? Logistics ? General ? Status Management.
  
  
  
  
  
  Activate Status Management:
  
  Look for the option to activate status management for the specific object type you are working with.
  Ensure that the status management is activated for the relevant application (e.g., production orders, maintenance orders, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check Object-Specific Settings:
  
  Depending on the object type, you may need to check additional settings or parameters that are specific to that object.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After activating status management, try to perform the action again that previously resulted in the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific module documentation for detailed instructions on activating status management for your specific application.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes (like SPRO, OMJJ, etc.) to access the configuration settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G0292 error and successfully activate status management in your SAP system.