How To Fix /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM030 - Purpose completion status &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM -

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Purpose completion status &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM030 - Purpose completion status &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM030 indicates that there is an issue related to the purpose completion status in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). The message states that the specified purpose completion status (&1) does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Status: The completion status you are trying to use or reference does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the status may not have been created or configured properly.
  Configuration Issues: The status might not be defined in the relevant customizing settings for the application you are working with.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the database that are expected for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Status Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section where purpose completion statuses are defined.
  Verify if the status you are trying to use is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Correct Typo:
  
  Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the status name you are using in your transaction or program.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Status:
  
  If the status does not exist, you may need to create it. Follow the necessary steps in the customizing settings to define a new purpose completion status.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Check the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with to understand the expected statuses and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Functional Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct status or how to create it, consult with your functional team or SAP consultant who specializes in SCM/APO.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Sometimes, SAP releases notes or patches that address specific issues. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you navigate to the configuration settings, such as SPRO (Customizing), or specific transaction codes related to SCM/APO.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.