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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the contract.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Current Status: Review the current status of the contract and ensure that the desired status change is valid. Refer to the status transition rules defined in your system.
  
  
  Complete Required Data: Ensure that all necessary data and transactions related to the contract are complete. This may involve processing open items, completing financial postings, or ensuring that all required fields are filled.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to contract statuses. This may involve consulting with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to understand the rules governing status changes.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user attempting to change the status has the appropriate authorizations. If not, the user may need to request additional permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the status management for contracts in RE-FX.
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about why the status change is failing.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP RE-FX, such as:
  
  RECN (Contract Management)
  REIS (Real Estate Information System)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the REFX_CN053 error message in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation specific to SAP Real Estate Management to better understand contract management processes and status handling.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.