How To Fix WL148 - Declare a system status or a user status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 148

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

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL148 - Declare a system status or a user status ?

  The SAP error message WL148, which states "Declare a system status or a user status," typically occurs in the context of work center or production planning when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a specific status to be set for a work center or production order.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A user tries to execute a transaction that requires a system status (like "CRTD" for created, "REL" for released, etc.) or a user status (custom-defined statuses) to be declared for a work center or production order.
  The required status is not set, which prevents the action from being completed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WL148 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Current Status:
  
  Navigate to the relevant work center or production order in SAP.
  Check the current system and user statuses to see if they are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Set the Required Status:
  
  If the required status is not set, you will need to declare it. This can typically be done through the following transactions:
  
  For work centers: Use transaction code CR01 (Create Work Center) or CR02 (Change Work Center) to set the appropriate status.
  For production orders: Use transaction code CO02 (Change Production Order) to set the necessary status.
  
  
  
  
  
  User Status Management:
  
  If a user status is required, ensure that the user status profile is correctly assigned to the work center or production order.
  You can manage user statuses through transaction BS02 (Change User Status) or BS03 (Display User Status).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change the status. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about which status is required, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP guidelines for the specific process you are working on.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  System Status vs. User Status: 
  
  System statuses are predefined by SAP and control the overall process flow (e.g., whether an order can be released or completed).
  User statuses are customizable and can be defined by the organization to reflect specific business processes or conditions.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CR01, CR02: Work Center Management
  CO02: Production Order Management
  BS02, BS03: User Status Management
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WL148 error and proceed with your work in SAP.