How To Fix GHO_BO140 - Record Status Profile &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_BO -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Record Status Profile &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_BO140 - Record Status Profile &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message GHO_BO140, which states "Record Status Profile &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Business Object (BO) or data management processes within SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a record status profile that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Record Status Profile: The specified record status profile (indicated by &1) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may be pointing to a non-existent or incorrectly named record status profile.
  Transport Issues: If the profile was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the record status profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO for configuration) and check if the record status profile exists.
  Navigate to the path where record status profiles are defined (e.g., under the relevant module settings).
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Profile:
  
  If the profile does not exist, create a new record status profile with the required settings.
  If it exists but is incorrectly configured, modify it to meet the necessary requirements.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the profile was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and activated correctly.
  If necessary, re-transport the profile or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the record status profile.
  Review the user roles and permissions in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on record status profiles and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), or SE80 (for object navigator) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.