How To Fix RTP031 - Please enter a valid status.

RTP031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTP - Message class for retirement plans (US enhancement)

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Please enter a valid status.

What causes this issue?

A retirement plan can only have two valid statuses: it is either
"Active" or "Inactive".

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTP031 - Please enter a valid status. ?

  The SAP error message RTP031 ("Please enter a valid status") typically occurs in the context of SAP applications when a user attempts to enter or select a status that is not recognized or valid within the system. This can happen in various modules, such as SAP Project System (PS), SAP Sales and Distribution (SD), or others where status management is relevant.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Status Code: The status code entered does not exist in the system or is not defined for the specific transaction or object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain statuses.
  
  Configuration Issues: The status profile may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the unavailability of certain statuses.
  Data Entry Errors: Typographical errors or incorrect input formats can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Status Codes: Verify that the status code you are trying to enter is valid. You can do this by checking