How To Fix WS_CWB050 - Status &1 is not assigned to internal status "Proposal for Customer"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_CWB - Complaints Workbench

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Status &1 is not assigned to internal status "Proposal for Customer"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_CWB050 - Status &1 is not assigned to internal status "Proposal for Customer" ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS_CWB050 Status &1 is not assigned to internal status "Proposal for Customer"
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to assign or process a status that is not linked or allowed for the internal status "Proposal for Customer" in the workflow or status profile configuration.
  In SAP, statuses are managed via status profiles and internal statuses. Each internal status (like "Proposal for Customer") can only have certain external statuses assigned to it. If a status (represented by &1 in the message) is not assigned or linked to the internal status, the system throws this error.
  Typical scenarios include:
  
  Customizing or configuration missing for status profiles.
  Incorrect or incomplete status assignment in the workflow or sales document status management.
  Attempting to set a status that is not valid for the current internal status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Status Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction BS02 (Change Status Profile).
  Find the status profile related to the business object (e.g., sales document, workflow).
  Verify that the status &1 (the status code mentioned in the error) is assigned to the internal status "Proposal for Customer".
  If not assigned, assign the status to the internal status.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow or Business Object Status Settings:
  
  If this error occurs in a workflow, check the workflow container and status assignments.
  Ensure that the status being set is valid for the current internal status.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Status Management:
  
  For sales documents, check the status profile assignment in SPRO under:
  Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Status Management -> Define Status Profiles
  Make sure the status profile includes the status &1 for the internal status "Proposal for Customer".
  
  
  
  Transport and Consistency:
  
  If changes were recently transported, ensure that the status profile and assignments are consistent in the target system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If unsure, debug the program or workflow step where the status is set to see which status code is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BS02 - Change Status Profile
  BS03 - Display Status Profile
  SWI1 - Workflow Log (to check workflow status changes)
  SPRO - Customizing for status management
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to status management and workflow errors if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Status Management in SAP:
  
  SAP uses internal and external statuses to control document and workflow states.
  Internal statuses are system-defined states.
  External statuses are user-defined and assigned to internal statuses via status profiles.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact status code (&1) or the context (e.g., sales order, workflow), I can help you with more specific steps.
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Status &1 is not assigned to internal status "Proposal for Customer" in status profile.
  
  
  Solution
  Assign the status &1 to the internal status in the status profile via BS02 or SPRO.
  
  
  Related
  Status profiles, workflow status assignments, transaction BS02, SPRO customizing.
  
  
  
  
  Let me know if you need help with the exact customizing steps or further troubleshooting!