How To Fix /PLMB/BA_SAM031 - Status mangagement is not active for object type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_SAM -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Status mangagement is not active for object type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_SAM031 - Status mangagement is not active for object type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_SAM031 Status management is not active for object type &1 typically indicates that the status management feature is not enabled for the specified object type in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, particularly in the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module.
  Cause:
  
  Status Management Not Activated: The object type specified in the error message does not have status management activated in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type being referenced may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to status management for the specific object type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Status Management:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the specific object type in the SAP system.
  Ensure that status management is activated for that object type. This can typically be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for status management and check if the object type is listed and if the status management is enabled.
  
  
  
  Check Object Type Definition:
  
  Verify that the object type referenced in the error message is correctly defined in the system.
  You can check this in the relevant customizing transaction or by consulting the documentation for the specific object type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with to understand the requirements for status management.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), or SE80 (Object Navigator) to help you navigate the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or the specific object type you are working with. SAP Notes often contain important information about known issues and their resolutions.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed. Other users may have encountered the same error and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to enable status management for the specified object type.