How To Fix /SCDL/BO_ACTION068 - &1 Status is not activated in the Customizing, Action "&2" not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/BO_ACTION -

• Message number: 068

• Message text: &1 Status is not activated in the Customizing, Action "&2" not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/BO_ACTION068 - &1 Status is not activated in the Customizing, Action "&2" not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/BO_ACTION068 &1 Status is not activated in the Customizing, Action "&2" not possible typically occurs in the context of Business Object (BO) actions within the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or SAP S/4HANA environments. This error indicates that the specific action you are trying to perform is not available because the status associated with it has not been activated in the system's customizing settings.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Status: The status that is required for the action you are trying to execute is not activated in the customizing settings. This could be due to a configuration oversight or a recent change in the system that has not been properly updated.
  Missing Configuration: The action you are trying to perform may require specific configurations that have not been set up in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action, which can lead to similar error messages.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area where the status and actions are defined.
  Ensure that the status you are trying to use is activated. This may involve checking the status management settings for the specific business object you are working with.
  
  
  
  Activate the Status:
  
  If the status is not activated, you will need to activate it. This usually involves selecting the status and changing its status to "active" in the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Review Action Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the action you are trying to perform. Ensure that all prerequisites for the action are met and that the action is properly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific business object and action you are working with. There may be additional steps or considerations that are specific to your implementation.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the action again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring statuses and actions.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully perform the desired action in SAP.