How To Fix W5131 - Please pass on a valid status

W5131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W5 - Messages for MM-WEB Applications and BAPIs

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Please pass on a valid status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5131 - Please pass on a valid status ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W5131 - Please pass on a valid status
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message W5131 typically occurs when a status update or status management function in SAP is called with an invalid or missing status code. This often happens in scenarios involving status management in modules like PM (Plant Maintenance), QM (Quality Management), or other areas where object statuses are controlled.
  In other words, the system expects a valid status value to be passed to a function module, BAPI, or user exit, but the status provided is either empty, incorrect, or not defined in the status profile.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  When using function modules like STATUS_UPDATE or similar, the status parameter is not correctly filled.
  When changing the status of an object (e.g., notification, order, equipment), the status code passed is not part of the allowed status profile.
  Custom code or enhancements that handle status changes but do not validate the status before passing it.
  Missing or incorrect configuration