How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RP_E220 - Specified status is not allowed for this route

/PF1/MSG_RP_E220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RP_E -

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Specified status is not allowed for this route

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RP_E220 - Specified status is not allowed for this route ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RP_E220 indicates that a specified status is not allowed for a particular route in the system. This error typically arises in the context of route management, particularly in logistics or transportation management modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Route Status: The route you are trying to use may have a status that does not permit the action you are attempting (e.g., planning, execution).
  
  Configuration Issues: The route may not be properly configured in the system, leading to restrictions on its usage.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform actions on the specified route.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the route, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Route Status:
  
  Go to the route management transaction (e.g., transaction code OVT1 for route definition).
  Verify the status of the route in