How To Fix REFX_CN054 - Update not possible; &1 status is already assigned to contract &2

REFX_CN054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REFX_CN - Messages for China Localization Function

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Update not possible; &1 status is already assigned to contract &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REFX_CN054 - Update not possible; &1 status is already assigned to contract &2 ?

  The SAP error message REFX_CN054 indicates that an update operation cannot be performed because the specified status is already assigned to the contract. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Real Estate Management (REFX) when trying to change the status of a contract that is already in a certain state.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to assign a status to a contract that is already in that status. For example, if you are trying to set a contract to "Active" status, but it is already marked as "Active," the system will prevent this update to avoid redundancy and maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Status: Verify the current status of the contract in question. You can do this by navigating to the contract details in the REFX module.
  
  
  Avoid Redundant Updates: If the contract is already in the desired status, you do not