How To Fix MQ052 - Status & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Status & is not defined

What causes this issue?

An incorrect status was entered when calling function module
EWU_STATUS_UPDATE.

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?

Contact SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ052 - Status & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message "MQ052 Status & is not defined" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Message Queue (MQ) processing. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a message with a status that has not been defined in the system's configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Status: The status code being referenced in the error message is not defined in the system's configuration. This could happen if the status was deleted or if there was a mistake in the configuration.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the status table.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that interact with the message queue, they may be referencing an invalid or non-existent status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Status Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings for message statuses. Ensure that the status in question is defined correctly.
  If the status is missing, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it is not referencing an invalid status. Update the code to handle the status correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to ensure that all statuses are correctly defined and that there are no orphaned entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with. There may be specific instructions or known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the MQ052 error message in the SAP Support Portal. There may be specific notes addressing this issue.
  Logs and Traces: Check application logs (transaction SLG1) and system logs (transaction SM21) for additional context around the error occurrence.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.