How To Fix /PLMB/BA_SAM101 - Status scheme &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_SAM -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Status scheme &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_SAM101 - Status scheme &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_SAM101 Status scheme &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to access a status scheme that has not been defined or does not exist in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or similar modules where status management is crucial.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Status Scheme: The specified status scheme (indicated by &1 in the error message) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The status scheme may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the status scheme.
  Transport Issues: If the status scheme was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Status Scheme Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where status schemes are defined.
  Verify if the status scheme with the specified name exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create a New Status Scheme:
  
  If the status scheme does not exist, you can create a new one by following the configuration steps in the SAP documentation or using the appropriate transaction code.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the status scheme. This may involve checking user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the status scheme was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing status schemes in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), or SE80 (Object Navigator) for managing status schemes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to status schemes in your version of SAP.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.