How To Fix /SCDL/BC008 - Status type is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/BC -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Status type is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/BC008 - Status type is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/BC008 Status type is not valid typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a status type that is not recognized or is not valid for the operation being performed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Status Type: The status type being referenced may not exist in the system or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the status management settings, leading to the system not recognizing the status type.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered an incorrect status type in a transaction or during data entry.
  Transport Issues: If the status type was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the status type to not be properly created or activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Status Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for status management in the relevant module (e.g., SCM or APO).
  Verify that the status type in question is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Review the transaction or data entry that triggered the error.
  Ensure that the correct status type is being used and that it matches the expected values in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings related to the status type.
  Ensure that all necessary objects related to the status type were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to status management for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or SE11 (for data dictionary) to investigate the status type settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.