/BDL/D-802 - Change of status light not defined: changed light would be undefined

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BDL/D- -

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Change of status light not defined: changed light would be undefined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BDL/D-802 - Change of status light not defined: changed light would be undefined ?

  The SAP error message /BDL/D-802 Change of status light not defined: changed light would be undefined typically occurs in the context of Business Workflow or Business Process Management within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the status light configuration in the workflow or process management system.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Status Light: The error suggests that the system is trying to change the status of a workflow or process, but the new status light (or indicator) has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the workflow settings or the status management settings.
  Missing Entries: The status light that the system is trying to reference may not exist in the configuration tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWU3 to check the workflow configuration settings.
  Ensure that all necessary status lights are defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Define Status Lights:
  
  If the status light is indeed missing, you may need to define it. This can typically be done in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for workflow or status management and add the missing status light.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Definitions:
  
  Check the workflow definitions to ensure that they are correctly set up to use the defined status lights.
  Use transaction SWDD to review and modify workflows if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring status lights in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the workflow or process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWU3 (Workflow Customizing), SWDD (Workflow Builder), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Workflow team for further investigation.