How To Fix /IAM/OBJECT_MOC020 - Parent change request &1 is in status &2. Reopen is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/OBJECT_MOC -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Parent change request &1 is in status &2. Reopen is not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT_MOC020 - Parent change request &1 is in status &2. Reopen is not possible ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT_MOC020 indicates that a parent change request is in a status that does not allow it to be reopened. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Change Request Management (ChaRM) or similar processes where change requests are managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when you attempt to reopen a change request that is in a status that prohibits reopening. Common statuses that might lead to this error include:
  
  Completed: The change request has been fully processed and is closed.
  Rejected: The change request was rejected and cannot be reopened.
  In Progress: The change request is currently being processed and may not allow reopening until certain conditions are met.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status: Review the status of the parent change request. You can do this by navigating to the change request in the SAP system and checking its current status.
  
  
  Change the Status: If