How To Fix /SEHS/DG_DG422 - No processing status is defined as release status

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/DG_DG -

• Message number: 422

• Message text: No processing status is defined as release status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DG422 - No processing status is defined as release status ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DG422 No processing status is defined as release status typically occurs in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with document management or data governance processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined processing status that is marked as a "release status" for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the processing statuses have not been properly configured in the system. This could mean that there are no statuses defined as "release" in the relevant configuration settings.
  Incorrect Status Assignment: The status assigned to the document or process may not be correctly set up to be recognized as a release status.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the appropriate status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for processing statuses in the EHS module.
  Ensure that at least one processing status is defined as a release status. This can typically be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Look for the path: SAP Customizing Implementation Guide > Environment, Health and Safety > Basic Data and Tools > Define Processing Statuses.
  
  
  
  Define Release Status:
  
  If no release status is defined, create a new processing status and mark it as a release status.
  Ensure that the status is correctly linked to the relevant processes or documents.
  
  
  
  Review Status Assignments:
  
  Check the specific document or process that is generating the error to ensure that it has been assigned a valid processing status.
  If necessary, change the status to one that is defined as a release status.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on processing statuses and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration) and SE11 (for data dictionary) to help troubleshoot and configure the necessary settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP EHS expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your processing statuses are correctly configured for the operations you are performing in SAP EHS.