Physical-sample records are linked to the R/3 System’s general status management function. The system records an initial system status when a physical sample master record is created and changes the status accordingly when the processing status of the physical sample changes. The status management function documents all activities that have been carried out for a physical sample and shows which activities are still possible.

Whenever you try to carry out a function for a physical sample, the system checks whether the current processing status allows the function to be used.

In addition to the system statuses, you can also define your own user statuses to supplement your needs.

The following table lists the system statuses that can be set for physical sample master records:

Your system administrator can define status profiles for the physical-sample records in Customizing for Sample Management. The status profiles are assigned to the physical sample type.