How To Fix IM253 - Invalid status profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Invalid status profile

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM253 - Invalid status profile ?

  The SAP error message IM253 "Invalid status profile" typically occurs in the context of Inventory Management (IM) or Materials Management (MM) when there is an issue with the status profile assigned to a material or document. This error indicates that the system cannot find or recognize the status profile that has been specified.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Status Profile: The status profile that is being referenced does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The status profile may not be correctly configured or may have been deleted or modified.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the status profile.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the status profile.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Status Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for status profiles (e.g., Materials Management > Inventory Management > Status Management).
  Verify that the status profile exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign a Valid Status Profile:
  
  If the status profile is missing, you may need to create a new one or assign a valid existing status profile to the material or document in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the status profile. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the material or document to ensure that it is correctly set up and that the status profile is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on status profiles and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material) to check the status profile assigned to a material.
  Custom Development: If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, ensure that they are not interfering with standard functionality.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IM253 error in SAP.