How To Fix SPPF105 - The action status is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPPF - PPF: Messages from the Central Classes

• Message number: 105

• Message text: The action status is not defined

What causes this issue?

The status of the action does not contain a valid value.

System Response

The action contains errors.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPPF105 - The action status is not defined ?

  The SAP error message SPPF105, which states "The action status is not defined," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or related modules where action statuses are used to manage project activities. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined status for a specific action or process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Status Definition: The action status that is being referenced in the transaction or process is not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the project management settings where the status profiles are not properly set up.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that define action statuses.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the action statuses.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Status Definitions:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Project System).
  Verify that the action statuses are defined correctly in the system. You can check this in the customizing settings under SPRO -> Project System -> Structures -> Define Action Statuses.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the status profiles are correctly assigned to the relevant project types or structures.
  If necessary, create or modify the status definitions to include the missing action status.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the project data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  Use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) to review the project structure and associated statuses.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and modify action statuses.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to adjust the user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on action statuses and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a bug or a more complex issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJ02 (Change Project), and CJ03 (Display Project) to navigate and troubleshoot project-related issues.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to SPPF105 for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SPPF105 error in your SAP system.