How To Fix G4570 - Not all steps are open. Status 'open' can not be assigned to process.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 570

• Message text: Not all steps are open. Status 'open' can not be assigned to process.

What causes this issue?

You can not assign status 'open' to this step, because at least one of
the steps assigned to this process has not the status 'open'.

System Response

When a Farm in/out process is started the status of this process will
automatically be set to 'In process'. Manually changing the status to
'In process' is allowed as well.
A manuall reset to status 'open' is only allowed when all assigned steps
are open, too.
Manually changing the status to 'Complete' is only allowed when all
assigned steps have status 'Complete' as well.

How to fix this error?

Please specify a status different to 'open'.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4570 - Not all steps are open. Status 'open' can not be assigned to process. ?

  The SAP error message G4570, which states "Not all steps are open. Status 'open' can not be assigned to process," typically occurs in the context of process management or workflow in SAP. This error indicates that there are certain steps in a process that are not in an "open" status, which prevents the system from assigning an "open" status to the overall process.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Workflow Steps: Some steps in the workflow may not have been completed or are in a different status (e.g., "closed," "in progress").
  Incorrect Process Configuration: The process may not be configured correctly, leading to inconsistencies in the status of the steps.
  Authorization Issues: Users may not have the necessary permissions to change the status of certain steps.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system issues or bugs that are causing the status to not update correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Workflow Steps: Review the workflow or process steps to ensure that all required steps are completed and are in the correct status. You may need to manually change the status of any steps that are not open.
  Review Process Configuration: Ensure that the process is configured correctly in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant transaction codes or customizing settings.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user attempting to change the status has the necessary authorizations. If not, you may need to adjust user roles or permissions.
  Consult Logs: Check system logs for any errors or warnings that may provide additional context about why the status cannot be changed.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance. They may be able to provide insights based on system logs or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Overview).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to workflow management and process status handling.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the G4570 error and implement a solution to resolve it.