How To Fix OQ_B333 - System error: No initial status defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_B - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool Service Station Base

• Message number: 333

• Message text: System error: No initial status defined

What causes this issue?

Location management detected an error as no status is defined for the
current business location. In cases where Status Management is active,
each business location must have at least an initial status.

System Response

The system can not continue processing

How to fix this error?

When changing to Release 4.6, existing locations had to be adapted by
running report ROIRB_SET_STATUS.
You also had to run this report when you changed Customizing settings
(activation of Status Management) in the screen configuration tool.

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

To run report ROIRB_SET_STATUS, contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_B333 - System error: No initial status defined ?

  The SAP error message OQ_B333, which states "System error: No initial status defined," typically occurs in the context of order management or production planning within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the initial status for a particular order or process, which can hinder the execution of various operations.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the system lacks the necessary configuration for the order type or process. This could be due to missing entries in the customizing settings for order statuses.
  
  
  Incorrect Status Profile: The status profile assigned to the order type may not have been defined correctly, or it may not include an initial status.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from determining the initial status.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain statuses or perform specific actions.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for order management or production planning.
  Verify that the order type has a defined initial status in the status profile.
  
  
  
  Define Initial Status:
  
  If the initial status is missing, you may need to define it. This can typically be done in the status profile settings.
  Ensure that the status profile is correctly assigned to the order type.
  
  
  
  Review Status Profiles:
  
  Check the status profiles assigned to the order type and ensure that they are correctly configured to include an initial status.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the relevant master data and transaction data to ensure there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the order types and statuses involved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring order statuses and profiles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the IMG), CO02 (to change production orders), or CO01 (to create production orders) to troubleshoot and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the OQ_B333 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.