How To Fix RCPSHLP020 - Choose a user status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RCPSHLP -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Choose a user status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RCPSHLP020 - Choose a user status ?

  The SAP error message RCPSHLP020 typically occurs in the context of project management or project system (PS) modules when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a user status to be selected, but none has been chosen. This message indicates that the system expects the user to specify a user status for the project or project element before proceeding.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  No User Status Selected: The user has not selected a user status for the project or project element.
  User Status Configuration: The user status configuration may not be set up correctly, or the statuses available do not meet the requirements for the action being performed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to select or change the user status.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select a User Status:
  
  Navigate to the relevant project or project element in the SAP system.
  Look for the option to select or change the user status. This is usually found in the project management or project system transaction screens.
  Choose an appropriate user status from the available options.
  
  
  
  Check User Status Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator or have the necessary permissions, check the configuration of user statuses in the system.
  Ensure that the user statuses are correctly defined and that they are relevant to the project or project element you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  If you suspect that authorization issues may be causing the problem, check the user roles and authorizations assigned to your user profile.
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to select and change user statuses.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on user statuses and their configuration in the project system.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Status Management: User statuses are used in SAP to control the processing of projects and project elements. They can indicate the current state of a project (e.g., "In Progress," "Completed," "On Hold") and can be customized based on business requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) where user statuses can be managed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to user status issues or the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RCPSHLP020 error and proceed with your project management tasks in SAP.