How To Fix TWBHS542 - Test report cannot be created. Test plan status is not current

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TWBHS - Test Workbench messages

• Message number: 542

• Message text: Test report cannot be created. Test plan status is not current

What causes this issue?

The current status values of the test plan are not available. It is
possible that the automatic update of the test plan status has been
switched off.

System Response

The test report cannot be generated.

How to fix this error?

Update the test case status manually and start the test report
generation again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TWBHS542 - Test report cannot be created. Test plan status is not current ?

  The SAP error message TWBHS542 indicates that a test report cannot be created because the status of the test plan is not current. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Solution Manager or Quality Management processes where test plans and test cases are managed.
  Cause:
  
  Test Plan Status: The test plan may be in a status that does not allow for the creation of test reports. Common statuses that might prevent report generation include "In Development," "Obsolete," or "Inactive."
  Versioning Issues: If the test plan has multiple versions, the version you are trying to use may not be the latest or may not be approved.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create a test report for the given test plan.
  Incomplete Test Plan: The test plan may not have all required components or may not be fully defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Test Plan Status: 
  
  Navigate to the test plan in SAP Solution Manager or the relevant module.
  Verify the status of the test plan. If it is not "Current," you may need to change its status to "Current" or "Approved."
  
  
  
  Update Test Plan: 
  
  If the test plan is outdated, update it with the necessary changes and ensure it is saved and activated.
  If there are multiple versions, ensure you are working with the latest version.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations: 
  
  Check if the user has the necessary permissions to create test reports. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Complete Test Plan: 
  
  Ensure that all required fields and components of the test plan are filled out and that the plan is complete.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing test plans and reports.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Solution Manager: This is the primary tool used for managing application lifecycle management (ALM) processes, including test management.
  Test Management: Understanding the lifecycle of test plans, test cases, and test execution is crucial for effective test management in SAP.
  Authorization Roles: Familiarize yourself with the roles and authorizations required for test management in your SAP environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TWBHS542 error and successfully create your test report.