How To Fix /PLMB/BA_RCP412 - Status change (&2 to &1) is not allowed; perform consistency check first

/PLMB/BA_RCP412 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_RCP -

• Message number: 412

• Message text: Status change (&2 to &1) is not allowed; perform consistency check first

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/PLMB/BA_RCP412 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCP412 indicates that a status change for a business object (in this case, a record or document) is not allowed without first performing a consistency check. This error typically arises in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or similar modules where status management is crucial for maintaining data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The object you are trying to change the status of may have inconsistencies or issues that need to be resolved before the status can be changed.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or workflows defined in the system that prevent a direct status change without prior checks.
  Dependencies: The object may have dependencies or linked objects that are not in the correct state, preventing the status change.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Perform Consistency Check: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or application where the object is managed.
  Look for an option to perform a consistency check or validation for the object.