How To Fix /PLMB/BA_SAM100 - Status &1 does not exist for object type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_SAM -

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Status &1 does not exist for object type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_SAM100 - Status &1 does not exist for object type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_SAM100 Status &1 does not exist for object type &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) when the system is trying to access a status that is not defined for a specific object type. This can happen during various operations, such as when trying to change the status of a document, material, or other object types managed within PLM.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Status Definition: The status you are trying to use (represented by &1) is not defined for the object type (represented by &2) in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the status management settings for the object type have not been properly set up.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not have accounted for the status you are trying to use.
  Transport Issues: If the status was recently added or modified in a different environment (like development or quality), it may not have been transported correctly to the production environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Status Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the object type in question. You can usually find this in the customizing settings under the relevant PLM module.
  Ensure that the status &1 is defined for the object type &2. If it is not, you may need to create it or modify the existing status settings.
  
  
  
  Review Object Type Settings:
  
  Verify that the object type is correctly configured to use the status management feature. This can involve checking the status profile assigned to the object type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to status management in PLM to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments, review the code to ensure that it is correctly handling the status transitions and that it references valid statuses.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the status was recently added, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport containing the new status was successfully imported into the system.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide) to navigate to the relevant configuration settings.
  Status Management: Familiarize yourself with how status management works in SAP PLM, including status profiles and transitions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.