How To Fix IM252 - Status object already exists

IM252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Status object already exists

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE NA_STAT OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYS OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IM252 - Details

• The SAP error message IM252 ("Status object already exists") typically occurs in the context of Inventory Management (IM) or related modules when there is an attempt to create or modify a status object that already exists in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a new stock status or when attempting to assign a status to a material or document that is already assigned.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the status object you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not recognizing the existing status object correctly.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the database or application layer that lead to the system believing that the status object does not exist when it actually does.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Status Objects: Before creating a new status object, check