How To Fix /SMB/CHECK_FRAMEWORK007 - Initial phase in not Evaluate/In Progress

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CHECK_FRAMEWORK -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Initial phase in not Evaluate/In Progress

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CHECK_FRAMEWORK007 - Initial phase in not Evaluate/In Progress ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CHECK_FRAMEWORK007 Initial phase is not Evaluate/In Progress typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business ByDesign or SAP S/4HANA environments, particularly when dealing with the SAP Solution Manager or during the implementation of certain business processes.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system is expecting a certain phase of a process (like a project or a change request) to be in either the "Evaluate" or "In Progress" state, but it is not. This could happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Status: The process or project might be in a different status (e.g., "Completed" or "Not Started").
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the process from being recognized as in the correct state.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to misinterpret the status of the process.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or change the status of the process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status: Verify the current status of the process or project in question. Ensure that it is indeed in the "Evaluate" or "In Progress" state.
  
  
  Update the Status: If the status is incorrect, update it to the appropriate state. This may require administrative access or specific permissions.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the process. Ensure that all necessary configurations are correctly set up.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run a data consistency check to identify any inconsistencies that may be causing the issue. This may involve checking related tables or logs.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary permissions to access and modify the process status.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.