How To Fix W8148 - Declare either a system status or a user status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Declare either a system status or a user status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8148 - Declare either a system status or a user status ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W8148 - Declare either a system status or a user status
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when a status object (such as a business object or a status management configuration) is being processed or defined, and neither a system status nor a user status has been declared. In SAP, statuses are used to control the processing and behavior of business objects or transactions. You must define at least one type of status:
  
  System Status: Standard statuses provided by SAP that control system-wide behavior.
  User Status: Custom statuses defined by the user to control additional or specific business logic.
  
  If neither is declared, the system does not know how to manage the status of the object, leading to this warning.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During the configuration or enhancement of status management in business objects.
  When defining statuses in transaction codes like SWO1 (Business Object Builder) or status management customizing.
  When implementing status logic in custom developments or enhancements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Declare at least one status type:
  
  In your status configuration or coding, ensure that you declare either a system status or a user status. This can be done by:
  
  Defining system statuses in the status management customizing.
  Creating user statuses if you need additional custom statuses.
  
  
  Check your status object definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SWO1 for business objects) and verify that the status tab has at least one system or user status defined.
  Adjust your code or configuration:
  
  If you are coding status logic (e.g., in status management BAdIs or user exits), make sure you set or check for system or user statuses properly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWO1: Business Object Builder (to define statuses for business objects)
  BS02: Change User Status
  BS03: Display User Status
  SWU3: Workflow Customizing (may involve status management)
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to status management and W8148 for specific patches or updates.
  Status Management Concepts:
  
  Understanding the difference between system and user statuses is crucial. System statuses are predefined and control system behavior (e.g., "Created," "Released," "Locked"), while user statuses are custom and can be used to add business-specific states.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: No system or user status declared in status management.
  Solution: Define at least one system or user status in the status object or configuration.
  Check: Business object status definitions, customizing, and related code.
  
  
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