How To Fix UA_SM1056 - Select one status as the initial status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UA_SM1 - Structure Maintenance

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Select one status as the initial status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UA_SM1056 - Select one status as the initial status ?

  The SAP error message UA_SM1056, which states "Select one status as the initial status," typically occurs in the context of workflow or status management within SAP systems. This error indicates that the system requires you to designate a single status as the initial status for a particular process or workflow, but it has detected that either no status has been selected or multiple statuses have been marked as initial.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Initial Statuses: You may have inadvertently marked more than one status as the initial status in the configuration settings.
  No Initial Status Selected: There may be no status selected as the initial status, which is mandatory for the workflow to function correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There could be a misconfiguration in the workflow or status management settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Status Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings for the workflow or status management.
  Check the list of statuses and ensure that only one status is marked as the initial status.
  
  
  
  Select an Initial Status:
  
  If no status is selected, choose one status to be the initial status.
  If multiple statuses are selected, deselect the additional statuses, leaving only one as the initial.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Workflow:
  
  After making the changes, test the workflow or process to ensure that it operates correctly without triggering the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access the workflow or status management settings (e.g., SWDD for workflow definition).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring workflows and statuses.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By ensuring that only one status is designated as the initial status, you should be able to resolve the UA_SM1056 error and proceed with your workflow or process.