How To Fix IH041 - Select at least one processing status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Select at least one processing status

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Select at least one of the processing statuses that are shown in the
selection screen.

How can this happen?

When selecting maintenance notifications, you can select, for example,
the fields:
outstanding
postponed
in process
completed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IH041 - Select at least one processing status ?

  The SAP error message IH041, which states "Select at least one processing status," typically occurs in the context of the Plant Maintenance (PM) module when users are trying to execute a transaction that requires them to specify a processing status for a maintenance order or notification.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the user attempts to perform an action (like displaying or processing maintenance orders or notifications) without selecting any processing status. The system requires at least one status to be selected to filter the results or to proceed with the operation.
  Solution:
  To resolve the IH041 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select Processing Status: When you are prompted to select a processing status, ensure that you check at least one of the available options. Common statuses include:
  
  Open
  In Process
  Completed
  Closed
  Canceled
  
  
  
  Review the Selection Screen: Make sure you are on the correct selection screen where processing statuses are available. If you are using a custom transaction or report, verify that the selection criteria are correctly set.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or process the selected statuses. Lack of authorization might prevent you from seeing or selecting certain statuses.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about which statuses to select, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are using.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to maintenance orders, such as IW38 (Change PM Orders), IW39 (Display PM Orders), or IW21 (Create PM Notification).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly use the selection screens in the PM module to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IH041 error and proceed with your maintenance tasks in SAP.