How To Fix SOLAR_DOC230 - Save not possible, status &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOLAR_DOC - Error Messages for Solution Architect Document Management

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Save not possible, status &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOLAR_DOC230 - Save not possible, status &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SOLAR_DOC230: "Save not possible, status &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of SAP Solution Manager or when working with documentation and project management tools within SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to save a document or a project item, but the status it is trying to use does not exist or is not valid.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Status: The status code (&1) referenced in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or a missing status definition.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to save the document in the current status.
  Configuration Errors: The status management configuration for the document type may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the status.
  Document Lifecycle: The document may be in a lifecycle state that does not allow saving, such as being locked or in a read-only state.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Status Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in question and verify that the status &1 is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the status transitions are properly configured to allow saving in the desired state.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the save operation. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Document Lifecycle Management:
  
  Ensure that the document is not in a state that prevents saving. If it is locked or in a read-only state, you may need to unlock it or change its status.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to document management and status configuration, such as SOLAR01 (for Solution Documentation) or other relevant transactions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Solution Manager and document management to understand how statuses are managed and configured.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.