How To Fix CX_MSR_TRC078 - Follow-up activity "&1" is not allowed if Material Received is selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX_MSR_TRC - Message texts in mult-step returns controller

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Follow-up activity "&1" is not allowed if Material Received is selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX_MSR_TRC078 - Follow-up activity "&1" is not allowed if Material Received is selected ?

  The SAP error message CX_MSR_TRC078 indicates that a follow-up activity is not permitted when the "Material Received" status is selected. This error typically arises in the context of materials management or logistics processes, particularly when dealing with goods receipt or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is enforcing a business rule that restricts certain follow-up activities when the status of the material is set to "Received." This is likely due to the fact that once materials are marked as received, certain actions (like returns, adjustments, or certain types of processing) may not be allowed to ensure data integrity and compliance with business processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status: Verify the current status of the material in question. If it is marked as "Received," determine if the follow-up activity you are trying to perform is indeed valid under this status.
  
  
  Change Status: If the follow-up activity is