/BDL/D-801 - Change of status light not defined: light has to be green, yellow or red

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BDL/D- -

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Change of status light not defined: light has to be green, yellow or red

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BDL/D-801 - Change of status light not defined: light has to be green, yellow or red ?

  The SAP error message /BDL/D-801 Change of status light not defined: light has to be green, yellow or red typically occurs in the context of Business Data Logging (BDL) or similar applications where status indicators are used to represent the state of a process or data.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is trying to set a status light to a value that is not recognized or defined within the system. The status light can only be set to one of the following colors:
  
  Green
  Yellow
  Red
  
  If the system attempts to set the status light to any other value (e.g., blue, orange, etc.), it will trigger this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Code/Configuration: Review the code or configuration where the status light is being set. Ensure that it only assigns the values 'green', 'yellow', or 'red'.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the process to see where the invalid value is being assigned. Look for any conditional logic that might lead to an unexpected value being set.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks to ensure that only valid status light values are being processed. This can prevent invalid values from being assigned in the first place.
  Review Documentation: Check the SAP documentation or any custom documentation related to the BDL or the specific application you are working with to understand the expected values and their meanings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, SAP releases updates that address specific error messages or behaviors.
  User Forums: Look for discussions in SAP community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been encountered and resolved by other users.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional context around the error. This may provide insights into what triggered the error and help in troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to prevent it from occurring in the future.