How To Fix /PLMB/BA_SAM005 - Entries in status management Customizing are incorrect

/PLMB/BA_SAM005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_SAM -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Entries in status management Customizing are incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_SAM005 - Entries in status management Customizing are incorrect ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_SAM005 Entries in status management Customizing are incorrect typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration settings related to status management in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when working with business processes that involve status management, like project management, product lifecycle management, or similar areas.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following issues:
  
  
  Incorrect Customizing Entries: The status management configuration may have incorrect or incomplete entries. This could involve missing status definitions, incorrect status transitions, or misconfigured status groups.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that is being processed, such as invalid status values being assigned to objects.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the status management settings.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to