How To Fix S1282 - Select at least one work process status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 282

• Message text: Select at least one work process status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1282 - Select at least one work process status ?

  The SAP error message S1282, which states "Select at least one work process status," typically occurs when you are trying to view or analyze work process statuses in the SAP system, but you have not selected any specific status to filter the results. This error is common in transaction codes that deal with monitoring or managing work processes, such as SM50 (Work Process Overview) or SM66 (Global Work Process Overview).
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user has not selected any work process status options in the relevant selection screen. The system requires at least one status to be selected to proceed with the operation.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Transaction: Go to the transaction where you encountered the error (e.g., SM50 or SM66).
  
  
  Select Work Process Status: Look for the section where you can select work process statuses. This is usually a checkbox or a dropdown menu.
  
  
  Choose at Least One Status: Ensure that you select at least one of the available work process statuses (e.g., Running, Waiting, Blocked, etc.).
  
  
  Execute the Transaction: After making your selection, execute the transaction again (usually by clicking the "Execute" button or pressing F8).
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Work Process Types: In SAP, work processes can be in various states, such as:
  
  Running: The process is currently executing a task.
  Waiting: The process is waiting for a resource or event.
  Blocked: The process is blocked due to a deadlock or resource contention.
  Idle: The process is not currently executing any task.
  
  
  
  Monitoring Work Processes: Monitoring work processes is crucial for system performance and troubleshooting. You can use transactions like SM50, SM66, and ST22 (Dump Analysis) to analyze and manage work processes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: If you continue to experience issues or if the error message appears in a different context, consider checking SAP Notes or the SAP Support Portal for any related updates or patches.
  
  
  By following the above steps, you should be able to resolve the S1282 error and successfully monitor the work process statuses in your SAP system.