How To Fix GTCN_MESSAGE052 - More than one user status are set as initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GTCN_MESSAGE - GTCN: Message Class

• Message number: 052

• Message text: More than one user status are set as initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GTCN_MESSAGE052 - More than one user status are set as initial ?

  The SAP error message GTCN_MESSAGE052 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to user statuses in the system. Specifically, it means that more than one user status has been defined as "initial" for a particular object or transaction, which is not allowed. In SAP, only one user status can be designated as the initial status for a given object.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Initial Statuses: The primary cause of this error is that the configuration of user statuses for a particular object has multiple statuses marked as "initial." This can happen due to incorrect configuration in the status management settings.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might inadvertently create multiple statuses that are set as initial.
  Transport Issues: If the status configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it might have led to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Status Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for user statuses in the relevant module (e.g., Project System, Plant Maintenance, etc.).
  Identify the user statuses that are marked as initial.
  Ensure that only one user status is set as initial. If there are multiple, you will need to change the configuration to have only one initial status.
  
  
  
  Adjust Status Settings:
  
  If you find multiple statuses marked as initial, you can either:
  
  Change the status that should be the initial one and mark the others as non-initial.
  Delete or deactivate the unnecessary statuses if they are not needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the user statuses behave as expected.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made to the user status configuration for future reference and to avoid similar issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Status Management: Understanding how user statuses work in SAP is crucial. User statuses are used to control the processing of objects and can be defined in various modules like Project System (PS), Plant Maintenance (PM), and others.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on user status configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to user status management, such as:
  
  BS02 (Change User Status)
  BS03 (Display User Status)
  BS01 (Create User Status)
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.