How To Fix /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO018 - Primary/intial status type for &1 should be maintained in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Primary/intial status type for &1 should be maintained in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO018 - Primary/intial status type for &1 should be maintained in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO018 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the status type for a business object in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that the primary or initial status type for the specified object (&1) should be maintained in the Customizing settings.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  The status type for a business object has not been defined in the Customizing settings.
  The system is trying to access a status type that is not properly configured or is missing.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the status management for the business object.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the primary or initial status type for the specified business object is correctly maintained in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the Customizing transaction by entering SPRO in the command field and pressing Enter.
  
  
  
  Find the Relevant Configuration:
  
  In the Customizing menu, navigate to the relevant area for the business object you are working with. This could be under Logistics, Project Management, or another module depending on the context of the error.
  Look for the section related to status management or business object configuration.
  
  
  
  Maintain Status Types:
  
  Locate the configuration for status types. This may be labeled as "Define Status Types" or similar.
  Ensure that the primary or initial status type for the specified business object is defined. If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  Make sure to assign the correct status type as the primary or initial status.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Go back to the transaction or process that triggered the error and test to see if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific module documentation for detailed information on status management and business object configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may assist in troubleshooting, such as SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO018 and ensure that the status type for the business object is properly maintained in the system.