How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO481 - Mapping data are missing for order status &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 481

• Message text: Mapping data are missing for order status &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO481 - Mapping data are missing for order status &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO481 Mapping data are missing for order status &1 typically indicates that there is a missing mapping configuration for a specific order status in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of Purchase Orders (PO) or other related documents where the system is trying to process or display information related to the order status but cannot find the necessary mapping data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the mapping data for the specified order status has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight during system setup or changes made to the order status that were not properly reflected in the mapping tables.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not have accounted for all possible order statuses, leading to missing mappings.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, it is possible that the mapping data did not get transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Mapping Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where order statuses are defined. Ensure that the mapping for the specific order status indicated in the error message is present.
  If it is missing, you will need to create the necessary mapping entry.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code: 
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it handles all possible order statuses correctly. You may need to add logic to handle the missing status.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport. If not, you may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with. There may be known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about your configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), and SE80 (for development).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific module you are working with. SAP Notes often contain fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.