How To Fix PAMS175 - Start point of a requirement with status &1 must not be changed

PAMS175 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAMS - Messages for Graphical Planning Board

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Start point of a requirement with status &1 must not be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAMS175 - Start point of a requirement with status &1 must not be changed ?

  The SAP error message PAMS175 indicates that there is an issue with changing the start point of a requirement that has a specific status. This error typically arises in the context of project management or production planning within SAP, particularly when dealing with requirements in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or similar areas.
  
  Cause:
  The error message PAMS175 is triggered when you attempt to change the start point of a requirement that is already in a status that does not allow for such modifications. This could be due to several reasons, including:
  
  Status Restrictions: The requirement may be in a status that is locked for changes (e.g., completed, released, or otherwise finalized).
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or linked processes that prevent changes to the requirement's start point.
  Configuration Settings: System settings or configurations may restrict changes to certain statuses.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PAMS175 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Requirement Status: Review the status