How To Fix /PLMI/BO_SPC_SAM004 - Specification &1 has non-released rating or validity statuses

/PLMI/BO_SPC_SAM004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_SPC_SAM -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Specification &1 has non-released rating or validity statuses

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_SPC_SAM004 - Specification &1 has non-released rating or validity statuses ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_SPC_SAM004 Specification &1 has non-released rating or validity statuses typically occurs in the context of SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) modules. This error indicates that the specification you are trying to work with has associated rating or validity statuses that have not been released, which prevents certain operations from being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Released Status: The specification referenced by &1 has one or more rating or validity statuses that are still in a draft or non-released state. This means that the specification is not yet finalized and cannot be used in certain processes.
  Incomplete Data: The specification may be missing required data or approvals that are necessary for it to be considered valid.
  Workflow Issues: There may be issues with the workflow processes that are supposed to handle the release of specifications.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Specification Status: Navigate to the specification in question and check its status.