How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_E482 - Functional monitoring: item status &1 not maintained in /PF1/V_FM_STATE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_E -

• Message number: 482

• Message text: Functional monitoring: item status &1 not maintained in /PF1/V_FM_STATE

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E482 - Functional monitoring: item status &1 not maintained in /PF1/V_FM_STATE ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E482 indicates that there is an issue with the functional monitoring of a purchase order (PO) item status. Specifically, it states that the item status &1 is not maintained in the table /PF1/V_FM_STATE. This error typically arises in the context of functional monitoring in SAP, which is used to track the status of various business processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The item status referenced in the error message is not defined in the configuration table /PF1/V_FM_STATE. This could happen if the status was not set up during the configuration of the functional monitoring system.
  Incorrect Status: The status being referenced may be incorrect or not applicable to the current context of the purchase order.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries or incorrect mappings between statuses and their definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to the relevant section for functional monitoring and check the configuration for the item statuses.
  Ensure that the status &1 is defined in the /PF1/V_FM_STATE table.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Status:
  
  If the status is not maintained, you will need to add it to the /PF1/V_FM_STATE table.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and mappings for the status are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order:
  
  Check the purchase order in question to ensure that it is in a valid state and that the status being referenced is appropriate for the current process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to functional monitoring and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the purchase order process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration.
  ME23N to view purchase orders.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to functional monitoring and the specific error message for additional insights or patches.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and maintaining the status, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the functional monitoring for purchase orders is correctly configured.