How To Fix UCS0098 - Sign-off task &1 cannot be executed; status management is deactivated

UCS0098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCS0 - Messages for Status Management

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Sign-off task &1 cannot be executed; status management is deactivated

What causes this issue?

Sign-off task &V1& cannot be executed because you have deactivated
status management in the settings for the consolidation area.

System Response

When status management is deactivated, the system cannot trigger a
workflow for the sign-off task.

How to fix this error?

To be able to execute sign-off task &V1&, activate status management in
the settings for the consolidation area.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCS0098 - Sign-off task &1 cannot be executed; status management is deactivated ?

  The SAP error message UCS0098 indicates that a sign-off task cannot be executed because status management is deactivated. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's project management or change management processes, where certain tasks require status management to be active in order to proceed.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the status management feature for the specific project or task is not activated. Status management is a mechanism in SAP that allows for the tracking and management of the status of various objects, such as projects, tasks, or documents. If it is deactivated, certain operations, including sign-off tasks, cannot be performed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Status Management Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant project or task settings in SAP.
  Verify if status management is indeed deactivated. This can usually be found in the project or task configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Activate Status Management:
  
  If status management is deactivated, you