How To Fix RCPMSC001 - Specify a system status for the user status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RCPMSC - Various

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Specify a system status for the user status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RCPMSC001 - Specify a system status for the user status ?

  The SAP error message RCPMSC001 ("Specify a system status for the user status") typically occurs in the context of SAP Project System (PS) or similar modules where user statuses are defined for various objects (like projects, orders, etc.). This error indicates that a user status has been defined, but it is not linked to a system status, which is necessary for the system to understand how to process the user status.
  Cause:
  
  Missing System Status: The user status you are trying to assign does not have an associated system status defined in the configuration.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for user statuses and their corresponding system statuses may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign a user status that requires a system status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Status Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for user statuses in the relevant module (e.g., Project System).
  Ensure that the user status you are trying to use is correctly linked to a system status.
  You can check this in the transaction code BS02 (for user status) or BS03 (for system status) to see the relationships.
  
  
  
  Define System Status:
  
  If the user status does not have a system status assigned, you will need to create or modify the user status to include a valid system status.
  Use transaction code BS01 to create a new user status or modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to assign the user status. Check the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Status Management: User statuses are often used to represent the current state of an object in SAP. They can be customized to fit business processes.
  System Status: System statuses are predefined statuses that control the processing of objects in SAP. They are usually linked to specific business logic (e.g., "Released", "In Process", "Completed").
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user and system statuses, as well as best practices for configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, as they may need to investigate deeper into the configuration or system settings.