How To Fix RMPS_POST_API033 - Error when determining follow-on statuses for statuses &1 (profile &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMPS_POST_API - PRO Messages for the Incoming Post Item

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Error when determining follow-on statuses for statuses &1 (profile &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMPS_POST_API033 - Error when determining follow-on statuses for statuses &1 (profile &2) ?

  The SAP error message RMPS_POST_API033 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Project System (PS) or the SAP Real Estate Management (RE) module when there is an issue with determining follow-on statuses for a specific status profile. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or inconsistencies in the status management settings.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Status Profile Configuration: The status profile defined for the object may not be correctly configured, leading to issues in determining follow-on statuses.
  Missing Follow-On Statuses: The follow-on statuses that should be linked to the current status may not be defined in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the status management, such as missing entries in the status tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the status profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Status Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the status profile in the relevant module (e.g., PS or RE).
  Ensure that the status profile is correctly defined and that all necessary statuses and follow-on statuses are included.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Follow-On Statuses:
  
  If the error indicates that certain follow-on statuses are missing, you will need to define these statuses in the status profile configuration.
  Use transaction codes like OIOA (for Real Estate Management) or CJBW (for Project System) to access the relevant configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Status Management Data:
  
  Check the status management tables (e.g., T_STAT, T_STAT_FOL) to ensure that all required entries are present and correctly linked.
  You can use transaction SE11 to view the table structure and data.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the status profiles.
  You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or function module that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OIOA, CJBW, SE11, and SU53.
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the Project System and Real Estate Management modules for detailed information on status profiles and management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the RMPS_POST_API033 error in your SAP system.