How To Fix REFX_CN053 - Cannot assign &1 status to contract &2

REFX_CN053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REFX_CN - Messages for China Localization Function

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Cannot assign &1 status to contract &2

What causes this issue?

You want to assign &1 status to contract &2, however an
error occurred while the system was searching for the contract.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REFX_CN053 - Cannot assign &1 status to contract &2 ?

  The SAP error message REFX_CN053, which states "Cannot assign &1 status to contract &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP Real Estate Management (RE-FX) when there is an attempt to change the status of a contract to a status that is not permissible based on the current state of the contract or its associated data.
  Causes:
  
  
  Status Restrictions: The status you are trying to assign may not be allowed based on the current status of the contract. For example, you cannot change a contract to a "Completed" status if there are still open items or if the contract is still active.
  
  
  Incomplete Data: The contract may have missing or incomplete data that prevents the status change. This could include missing financial postings, unprocessed transactions, or other required information.
  
  
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or configurations in place that restrict certain status changes based on the contract type or other criteria.
  
  
  Authorization