How To Fix /PLMB/BA_SAM080 - At least one status transition should start with initial status value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_SAM -

• Message number: 080

• Message text: At least one status transition should start with initial status value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_SAM080 - At least one status transition should start with initial status value ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_SAM080 indicates that there is an issue with the status transition configuration in the SAP system, specifically related to the Business Application Management (BAM) or similar applications that utilize status management.
  Cause:
  The error message "At least one status transition should start with initial status value" typically arises when:
  
  Status Configuration: The status transitions defined in the system do not have a valid initial status. This means that the system cannot determine a starting point for the status transitions.
  Missing Initial Status: There may be a missing or incorrectly defined initial status in the status management configuration.
  Incorrect Transition Definition: The transitions between statuses may not be properly defined, leading to a situation where the system cannot find a valid path to start from.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Status Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the status management in your SAP system.
  Ensure that there is at least one status defined as the initial status.
  
  
  
  Define Initial Status:
  
  If there is no initial status defined, create one. This status should be the starting point for any transitions.
  Make sure that this initial status is correctly linked to the subsequent statuses in your transition definitions.
  
  
  
  Review Transition Definitions:
  
  Review the status transitions to ensure they are correctly defined. Each transition should have a clear starting status and an ending status.
  Ensure that the transitions are logically sequenced and that they include the initial status.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the status transitions to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  Validate that the system behaves as expected when transitioning between statuses.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to the status configuration for future reference and to assist other users who may encounter similar issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Review SAP training materials or documentation related to status management and transitions to ensure a proper understanding of the configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /PLMB/BA_SAM080 and ensure that your status transitions are correctly configured in the SAP system.